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Creamy Colcannon Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Crispy Bacon Bits

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A cozy and creamy mashed potato dish with tender cabbage, scallions, and crispy bacon bits, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners or holiday sides.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 3 large scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon strips and cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble once cool.
  3. Drain most of the bacon fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add shredded cabbage and sliced scallions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Drain potatoes well and return to the pot off the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and warm milk or cream. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth but still with some texture. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.
  5. Gently fold the sautéed cabbage and scallions into the mashed potatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle crispy bacon bits on top.

Notes

Warm the milk before adding to potatoes to keep mash creamy. Do not over-mash to maintain rustic texture with some lumps. Blot bacon well if greasy to keep it crisp. Start boiling potatoes in cold water for even cooking. Avoid overcooking cabbage to keep slight crunch. Leave about 1 tablespoon bacon fat for sautéing cabbage for smoky depth.

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Keywords: colcannon, mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, comfort food, cabbage, scallions, easy side dish

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