Colcannon

By á-2852

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup butter melted

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving drippings, crumble and set aside. In the reserved drippings, saute the cabbage and onion until soft and translucent. Putting a lid on the pan helps the vegetables cook faster.

Drain the cooked potatoes, mash with milk and season with salt and pepper Fold in the bacon, cabbage, and oinions then tansfer the mixture to a large serving bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the melted butter. Serve immediately.