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Colcannon with Crispy Bacon (Dairy & Egg-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Colcannon with Crispy Bacon (Dairy & Egg-Free)

A classic Irish side dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage, made dairy-free and topped with crispy bacon.

40m4 servings
Contains nutsDAIRY-freeEGG-free
350 cal|15g protein|40g carbs|15g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 0.5 medium head Green cabbage, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons Dairy-free butter
  • 0.5 cup Dairy-free milk (almond or oat)
  • 6 slices Bacon
  • 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Place the about 910 g of Potatoes, peeled and cubed, into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water by at least 2.54 cm. Add salt to the water (use your judgment for amount). Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  2. 2While the potatoes are boiling, place the 6 slices of Bacon in a cold, 25.4 cm skillet. Turn the heat to medium-low. Cook the bacon, turning occasionally, for 8-12 minutes, or until it is crispy. Transfer the crispy bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
  3. 3In a separate medium pot, combine the shredded 0.5 medium head of Green cabbage with about 2.54 cm of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and steam or boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Drain the cabbage well.
  4. 4Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Return the potatoes to the large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the 4 tablespoons of Dairy-free butter and the 0.5 cup of Dairy-free milk. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  5. 5Gently stir the drained, cooked cabbage and the chopped 2 stalks of Green onions into the mashed potatoes until evenly combined.
  6. 6Serve the Colcannon hot, topped with the crumbled bacon. This dish is best served immediately as a side.

Substitutions

Butter → Dairy-free butter

Avoid dairy

Dairy Milk → Dairy-free milk (almond or oat)

Avoid dairy

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