Colcannon Mashed Potatoes (Cabbage & Potatoes)

Mashed potatoes - one of my favourite things in this world - if you have seen some of my previous posts you will know by now that I'm on a mission... to #pimpyourmash

My latest offering is Colcannon Mashed Potatoes. Basically fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes combined with fried cabbage. My version has garlic, leek & bacon as well.

The internet tells me that Colcannon is Irish (or Scottish?) in origin, but I am by no means claiming my version to be traditionally correct! As with all the dishes I make & then publish for you guys, I just go with what I (and therefore hopefully you!) think tastes good!

Go ahead, try my Colcannon Mashed Potatoes and #pimpyourmash - I bet you'll love it!

What to serve with these colcannon mashed potatoes

Lamb Lollipops - tender, juicy lamb cutlets with a simple fresh herb and garlic crust grilled to perfection.

Savoury Mince - this is a rich, full flavoured savoury mince recipe that the whole family will enjoy for an easy weeknight dinner!

More potato recipes you might enjoy

Parmentier Potatoes - golden little nuggets of cubed potato, oven baked until they are crispy then sprinkled with a rosemary and lemon salt.

Chat Potatoes - For ultra crispy oven roasted potatoes, baby chat potatoes are boiled then smashed and brushed with melted butter and baked until crisp.

Truffle Mashed Potatoes - rich and creamy mashed potatoes made with garlic, parmesan cheese, and flavoured with truffle oil. Truffles on a budget!

Lee-Ann ♥

Colcannon Mashed Potatoes (Cabbage & Potatoes)

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Fluffy, creamy mashed potato combined with fried cabbage & bacon

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Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 as a side

Calories: 323kcal

Author: Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

• 1 kg / 2.2lbs sebago potatoes chopped evenly
• 2 rashers streaky bacon roughly chopped
• ¼ (about 500g / 17.5 oz) green cabbage very finely shredded (see notes)
• 1 leek finely sliced
• 1 large garlic clove crushed
• 3 tablespoon sour cream I used light
• ⅓ cup milk (plus extra if needed)
• 3 tablespoon salted butter divided (plus extra to serve if desired)
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper about 6-8 grinds of the pepper grinder
• 1 ½ tablespoon finely chopped chives (plus extra to serve if desired)

Instructions

• Boil, steam or microwave the potato in salted water until tender, then drain and mash well & set aside
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick fry pan & fry bacon for 2 mins, or until it begins to brown & the fat starts to render
• Add cabbage & leek to pan with bacon, and fry over medium heat stirring occasionally for 15 mins or until cabbage & leek are soft & cooked through
• Add garlic & pepper to pan & fry for a further minute, then add remaining 2 tablespoon of butter & mix until melted then remove pan from heat
• Add sour cream & milk to the potato, mixing to melt & combine. Then add cabbage mixture & chives to potato & mix to combine then season with salt if needed (see notes)
• Top with extra chives & butter if using and serve immediately

Notes

I have said to shred the cabbage very finely - it doesn't need to be super super fine - I just shred mine with a sharp knife, but I do cut it as finely as I can. That way it cooks quicker.

As I have said before, I am not above giving my mash a blast in the microwave for a minute or so once it's finished if it needs it, just to make sure it's hot when it gets to the table.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*