Appetizers & Side Dishes
Colcannon
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 35 min | Servings: 6 | Calories: 412
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Servings
6
Calories
412
This recipe hails from Ireland, where potatoes and cabbage are a staple of that country’s delicious cuisine. With added cooked ham or bacon, all that’s left to add is some wonderfully rich Sargento® Shredded 4 State Cheddar® Cheese and a handful of fresh garnishes like scallions and chopped parsley.
Ingredients
- 6 medium (1-1/2 lbs.) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
- 1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter, divided
- 3/4 cup hot milk or cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ head (1 lb.) green cabbage, cored and finely shredded
- ½ lb. diced ham or cooked bacon (optional)
- 1-7/8 cups (7.5 oz.) Sargento® Shredded 4 State Cheddar® Cheese
- 2 scallions, finely chopped or 1 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
- Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain potatoes from water and allow to dry in colander for 2-3 minutes. Mash potatoes thoroughly. Add half of butter, cut into pieces. Gradually add hot milk, stirring constantly.
- Season with black pepper and a little salt. (Do not overseason as the bacon will add more salt to your dish.) Boil cabbage in unsalted water until it begins to turns a darker green, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat; cover with lid for 2 minutes.
- Drain cabbage. Add cabbage, scallions, cheese and ham, if desired, to mashed potatoes, stirring gently.
- Top with remaining butter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
