Colcannon Red Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head green cabbage (approximately 7 cups), shredded
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 pounds red-skinned potatoes, cleaned and quartered
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
  • Fresh parsley, minced

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the cabbage and water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan and simmer until the cabbage is tender. Approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Drain, reserving the cooked water and place the cabbage in a covered dish to keep warm.
  4. Place the red potatoes and reserved cooked water into the same saucepan, adding additional water to cover the potatoes, if needed. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat, cooking uncovered until the potatoes are tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  5. While the potatoes are cooking, mix together the milk, green onions, salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as it starts to boil, remove from heat.
  6. Drain the potatoes and place in a large enough bowl to mash. After the potatoes are mashed, add the milk mixture and mix until just blended. Stir in the warm cabbage – taking care to not over mix.
  7. Place the potato and cabbage mixture into a serving dish and drizzle with butter. Top with the crumbled bacon and fresh parsley.