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Colcannon

A delectable combination of mashed potatoes, pan-fried cabbage and lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper. The perfect side for a corned beef roast., with that RogueChef Twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course PubGrub, Side Dish
Cuisine American, British, Irish
Servings 4
Calories 772 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 /12 lb Russet Potato approx. 3 large, peeled, cut large
  • 2 lb Yukon Gold Potato approx. 3 large, peeled, cut large
  • 6 slices Bacon Thick Cut
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Sour Cream
  • 1 ea Onion Medium, peeled, chopped
  • 6 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1/2 head Cabbage washed and chopped
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender.
  • While the potatoes are cooking; cook off the bacon to a crispy state, crumple, and reserve.
  • Strain via a colander and leave to steam dry for 3 minutes
  • Return the potatoes to the pot and mash to desired consistancy
  • Add the cream and 4 tbsp of butter, stir well to melt and incorporate. Cover and set aside.
  • In the skillet reserve two tbsp of bacon drippings, and return to a medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until tender.  Add cabbage and cook until tender and lightly browned on the edges: approximately 7-8 minutes.
  • Gently stir in the cabbage mixture and half of the chopped bacon into the potatoes
  • Taste, Season, adding additional dairy as desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Cut the remaining tablespoon of butter into pats.  Make a small well on top and add the remaining butter.
  • Top with the remaining chopped bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 16gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 2193mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1092IUVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Bacon, Cabbage, Potato
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