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 mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course PubGrub, Side Dish
Cuisine American, British, Irish
Servings 4
Calories 772 kcal
- 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
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.
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