Side Dishes

Colcannon

Name: Colcannon
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8

Mashed potatoes, cabbage and green onions combine in this traditional Irish dish, but we add some bacon for a unique twist. Sliced corned beef, pork, or lamb make great accompaniments.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Servings

6 to 8

Level

Easy

Ingredients

2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
2½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (6 medium sized)
¼ cup (½ stick) Challenge Butter
½ cup warm milk
½ small head cabbage, shredded
1 cup chopped green onions including green portion
½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

1

Add salt to water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and return to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.
2

Mash potatoes until no lumps remain. Gradually beat in milk and ¼ cup butter. Cover and set aside.
3

Melt ¼ cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and shredded cabbage for about 5 minutes.
4

Fold bacon and onion/cabbage mixture into mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5

Transfer mixture to a large serving bowl.
6

Serve warm as a side dish with slices of corned beef, pork or lamb.