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Irish Colcannon

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Category: Side-Dish

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs. potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 lb. bacon, thick sliced
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 8 scallions, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring potatoes to a boil, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Cook bacon until just before crisp.
  3. Drain potatoes, and set aside.
  4. Return pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Add 12 Tbsp. butter, when melted, add cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes.
  6. Add milk, scallions, and bring to a boil.
  7. Add potatoes and bacon.
  8. Using a potato masher, mash and stir until evenly incorporated.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve hot with large pats of butter.