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    Colcannon Mashed Potatoes (Cabbage & Potatoes)

    Published: Feb 18, 2018 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Lee-Ann · 2 Comments

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    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 Colcannon mashed potatoes (cabbage & potatoes) - creamy mashed potato with cabbage, leek, bacon & garlic #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!

    Colcannon mashed potatoes (cabbage & potatoes) - creamy mashed potato with cabbage, leek, bacon & garlic #pimpyourmash

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

    Table of Contents

    • What to serve with these colcannon mashed potatoes
    • More potato recipes you might enjoy
    • Colcannon Mashed Potatoes (Cabbage & Potatoes)
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes

    What to serve with these colcannon mashed potatoes

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    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) - creamy mashed potato with cabbage, leek, bacon & garlic #pimpyourmash

    Colcannon Mashed Potatoes (Cabbage & Potatoes)

    Fluffy, creamy mashed potato combined with fried cabbage & bacon
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    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Serving: 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*

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    1. Kylie

      August 29, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      Delicious. I made without bacon and loved it.

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      • Lee-Ann

        August 29, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Thanks Kylie, glad you enjoyed it!

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