Colcannon Irish Mashed Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Mashed Potatoes
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3 lbs Russet or Idaho potatoes
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6 tbsp butter
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup cooking water
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Salt
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Fresh cracked black pepper
→ Fried Cabbage
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1/2 lb bacon
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14 oz cabbage
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2 large leeks
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Salt
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Fresh cracked black pepper
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1/3 cup diced scallions
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes to reduce cooking time. Add potatoes to cold water seasoned with salt and pepper.
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Cook potatoes until fork-tender. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
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Add butter and milk to the hot potatoes and mash. Gradually add reserved cooking water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season to taste.
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Thinly slice the leek and cabbage, and set aside for cooking.
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Dice bacon into small pieces and cook in a preheated large saute pan over medium heat. Add a little canola oil if necessary and cook until browned and fat is rendered.
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Add sliced leek to the pan and saute until softened. Add cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fully soft, about 10-15 minutes.
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Add the cooked cabbage and bacon to the mashed potatoes and mix until combined. Stir in diced scallions.