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Colcannon (Cabbage and Potatoes) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 lbs yellow or red potatoes, peeled & quartered
½ cup cream
¼ cup butter
6 slices bacon
1 white onion, diced
½ head cabbage (approx. 6 cups)
3 tbsp. butter, melted
Directions:
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large pan until crisp. Set aside to cool, reserve drippings. Add 1 tbsp. of butter to the bacon drippings. Cook onion and cabbage over medium heat in drippings until onion is translucent and cabbage is tender. Mash potatoes adding cream and ¼ cup butter as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold together mashed potatos, cabbage, and onions and chopped bacon. Top with additional melted butter if desired.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
"Really good"- Aunt Joanne

 

 

 

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