Friday, October 30, 2015

Irish Potatoes & Cabbage with Bacon (Colcannon)

image from here



This fall we attended a family history fair.
Along with research information and classes,
there were tastes from around the world. 
We liked the Irish mashed potatoes with bacon.
This is the recipe they sent to us,
though I don't remember it having cabbage.
I also read you can substitute kale for cabbage.




Irish Potatoes & Cabbage with Bacon (Colcannon)
1-1/2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5), peeled, quartered
3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. water
3/4 lb. cabbage, shredded (about 4 c.)
2 T. butter
1/2 c. milk, warmed
Salt to taste

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp.
Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 2 min. or until crisp-tender.
Add water; stir to release browned bits from bottom of skillet.
Add cabbage; mix well.
Cover; cook 7 min. or until cabbage is tender and water is cooked off, stirring occasionally.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add butter.
Mash potatoes until creamy, gradually adding milk. Add cabbage mixture and bacon; mix well.

Yield: 10 servings, 1/2 c. each

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