Irish Colcannon Recipe with Bacon and Buttery Potatoes
Irish Colcannon Recipe (with Bacon) – Olivia’s Cuisine featuring creamy mashed potatoes blended with tender cabbage and crispy bacon in a traditional Irish side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chopped
4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
1/2 to 3/4 cup warm whole milk
3 green onions sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
-
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
-
Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
-
Sauté cabbage in butter and a small amount of bacon fat until softened.
-
Drain potatoes and mash until smooth.
-
Stir in warm milk and remaining butter.
-
Fold in cabbage, bacon, and green onions.
-
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Notes
Warm the milk before adding to keep the mash smooth and creamy.