Posted by Karen on March 12, 2001 at 18:50:07:
Colcannon (The Classic Irish Dish)
2 pounds medium size potatoes
1/2 pound cabbage
2 strips bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Boil the potatoes until soft, peel and mash them. Cook the 2 strips of bacon. Shred cabbage (you can either cut very fine shreds or use the food processor). Cook the cabbage, covered with bacon and one-half cup water until very tender. Drain.
Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add minced onion, salt and pepper, potatoes and cabbage. Blend thoroughly and heat.
Serves 6.