Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish potato dish made with mashed potatoes, leafy greens such as cabbage or kale, leeks or green onions and plenty of good Irish butter. I served this with my Beef and Guinness Stew

Colcannon

Recipe Source: A Vintage Kitchen

• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 strips bacon, diced
• 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned well and sliced thinly
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups finely chopped green cabbage, about 1/2 head
• 2 green onions, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup butter, preferably an Irish butter such as Kerrygold
• approx. 1 1/4 cups warmed milk
• sea salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook potatoes in cold, salted water until very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile in a large skillet cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
3. Add leeks and cabbage to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are softened 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and green onions and cook an additional minute.
4. With a potato masher, mash potatoes, adding the butter and warmed milk.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.