Description
Colcannon brings a delightful blend of creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed cabbage, and crispy bacon together in one dish. This comfort food is simple to prepare and makes for a fulfilling dinner option, perfect for busy nights or a cozy gathering with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 head green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, top greens and bottom stems separated, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup half and half (or milk +1 tbs butter)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking water
- 1/4 tsp each pepper, ground mustard, dried dill
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by removing any outer leaves and cutting it in half. Retain one half for future use, and slice the remaining half into 1-inch squares. Wash thoroughly.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large pan over medium heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels.
- In a Dutch oven, boil the sliced potatoes in water, seasoned with salt, until tender, about 10-15 minutes; then drain.
- In the bacon drippings, sauté the bottom parts of the green onions for one minute, then add the cabbage and sauté for an additional minute. Add water, cover, and cook until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Warm the remaining butter and half and half until melted, then stir in the spices.
- Mash the cooked potatoes with the warmed mixture, adding sour cream and horseradish until you reach the desired consistency.
- Combine the cabbage mixture, bacon, and top parts of the green onions, folding together gently. Adjust seasoning with salt as preferred.
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with additional butter, reserved bacon, and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of bacon or use turkey bacon as a lighter option.
This dish is versatile; you can add other vegetables like carrots or leeks for added flavor.
For an extra creamy texture, mix in more half and half or butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg