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Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage)

Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes & Cabbage) is traditionally served on Halloween but it's the perfect dish for St. Patrick's Day served with my Corned Beef Brisket (3 Ways To Make) and sprinkled with some smoky crumbled bacon. It's so delicious, you'll love it anytime of the year!!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: bacon, creamy, mashed potatoes
Servings: 10
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Louise Rio

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, washed and quartered
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ head green cabbage, roughly chopped (about 5-6 cups)
  • ½-¾ cup milk, slightly warmed
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add potatoes with water 1-inch above potatoes; bring to a boil, add 2 tsp salt and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook on a low boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove from heat and drain. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp of butter to the same large pot. When butter is melted, add garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add cabbage, season with 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Remove from heat.
  • Add cook potatoes back to the pot with the cabbage. Add half the milk, onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 4 Tbsp butter. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to a slightly chunky consistency (not smooth). Add more milk if needed.
  • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped bacon over the potatoes and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

Check out my recipe for Oven Baked Bacon for cooking the bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal