Hearty Irish Colcannon with Bacon and Green Onions

Name: Hearty Irish Colcannon with Bacon and Green Onions
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes; 1 cup whole milk; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups green cabbage; 2 cups kale; 4 slices thick-cut bacon; 1/2 cup scallions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; Extra butter

A Cozy, Traditional Irish Dish

Colcannon is a comforting Irish dish made from potatoes mixed with cabbage and kale, enhanced with the savory touch of bacon and the sharpness of green onions.

1 h 10 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes

peeled and cubed

1 cup whole milk

4 tbsp unsalted butter

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Greens

2 cups green cabbage

thinly sliced

2 cups kale

stems removed and chopped

4 slices thick-cut bacon

diced

1/2 cup scallions

thinly sliced

For the Flavors

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Additions

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Extra butter

for serving

Preparation

Marinating the Flavors

Combine Garlic and Oil

Combine the minced garlic and olive oil in a small dish.

Rest

Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to develop flavors.

Set Aside

Set aside until ready to use.

Preparing the Greens

Cook Bacon

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sauté Greens

In the same pan, add cabbage, kale, and garlic oil. Sauté until tender.

Cooking Process

Boiling the Potatoes

Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and boil until tender, about 20 minutes.

Do not over-salt the potatoes as the bacon brings a salty flavor.

Infusing the Milk

In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts. Keep warm.

Combining Everything

Drain and mash potatoes, then mix in the infused milk, sautéed greens, bacon, and scallions. Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.

Use a potato masher for a chunky texture or a hand mixer for creamier mashed potatoes.

Plating & Serving