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Hearty Irish Colcannon with Bacon and Green Onions

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.

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·By Troy·
Hearty Irish Colcannon with Bacon and Green Onions
Prep
23 min
Cook
1 h 10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
6

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Flavors

  1. 1

    Combine Garlic and Oil

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

  2. 2

    Rest

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

  3. 3

    Set Aside

    Set aside until ready to use.

Preparing the Greens

  1. 1

    Cook Bacon

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

  2. 2

    Sauté Greens

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

How to Make Hearty Irish Colcannon with Bacon and Green Onions

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 6 servings

  1. 1

    Boiling the Potatoes

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

  2. 2

    Infusing the Milk

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

  3. 3

    Combining Everything

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

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