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Irish Colcannon
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Irish Colcannon

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • potatoes (peeled)Produce1 kg
  • cabbage (steamed and roughly chopped)Produce300 g
  • streaky smoked bacon (cut into strips)Meat150 g
  • butter (plus extra knob for serving)Dairy100 g
  • milk (warmed)Dairy150 ml
  • salt (for the cooking water and seasoning)Spices10 g
  • white pepper (ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

431kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
7 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Potato masher
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the potatoes

    • Peel the potatoes and place them in a pot of water, without packing them too tightly.
    • Salt the water well and bring to a boil until the potatoes are tender.
    Step 1
  2. Crisp the cabbage

    • Melt some butter in a pan and add the steamed cabbage.
    • Fry until the cabbage is crispy and golden at the edges.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the bacon and warm the milk

    • Fry the streaky smoked bacon until crispy.
    • In a separate pot, gently melt the butter with the milk until warm.
    Step 3
  4. Mash the potatoes

    • Drain the potatoes and mash them really well.
    • Season with salt and white pepper.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and serve

    • Stir the crispy cabbage and crispy bacon into the mash.
    • Pour in the warm milk and melted butter and combine well.
    • Serve finished with another knob of butter.
    Step 5