Irish Colcannon with Bacon

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I JUST MADE THIS RECIPE AND YUMMY I ADDED MORE BACON AND CHEDDAR CHEESE TO MINE AND IS GONNA TOP IT WITH CORN BEEF HASE LETS SEE IF MY HUBBY WILL LIKE

posted by

Marie3311208

on 4/26/2012

time

prep:

10 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

10 servings, 1/2 cup each

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what you need

1-1/2

lb. potatoes (about 4 large), peeled, quartered

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

small onion, chopped

1/2

cup water

3/4

lb. cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)

Tbsp. butter

1/2

cup milk, warmed

1/2

tsp. salt

Make It

PLACE potatoes in Dutch oven or large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover potatoes. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.

MEANWHILE, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Stir onions into reserved bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Add 1/2 cup water; stir to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cabbage; mix well. Cover; cook 7 min. or until cabbage is tender and water has evaporated, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN potatoes; return to saucepan. Add butter. Mash potatoes until creamy, gradually adding milk. Add cabbage mixture, bacon and salt; stir until well blended.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Test Potatoes for Doneness

To test for potato doneness, insert a fork deep into the center of the potato. There should be no resistance if the potato is done.

Storing Cabbage

Store whole cabbage in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag, or loosely wrapped in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. Tightly wrap cut cabbage in plastic wrap, refrigerate and use within a few days. Wash cabbage just before using.

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sheila3935

posted:9/14/2006

my family loved this dish. I added a little parmesan cheese. Will make again.

livnitup

posted:7/25/2006

Absolutely loved this recipe! Reminds me of an hungarian dish my ex's mother used to make. Next time I make this I plan on adding Polska Kielbasa (or a sausage that is similar) to it and it will make it a casserole like dish.

a cook

posted:4/14/2006

The bacon makes this side dish very flavorful. Good for St. Patrick's Day and any hearty meat entree.

nbk8e76

posted:3/21/2006

This was a great variation on mashed potatoes as well as cooked cabbage. I liked the combination much better than cabbage alone. The bacon was a really good flavor, too. we had it with corned beef on St. Patrick's Day.

a cook

posted:3/20/2006

This was a good twist on fried cabbage and mashed potatoes. Mixing them together was an interesting idea. I thought it was okay but didn't care for the bacon. My husband liked it quite a bit and had two big servings. I would think about adding some cheese next time.

bootycrewqueen

posted:3/16/2006

I had a recipe for this that used leeks. It came out wonderful and the entire family loved it. Great new addition if you like authentic Irish dishes.