Irish Colcannon (Amazing Mashed Potatoes)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense and adds a unique taste.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: regular onions

Chives provide a milder onion flavor and are often more affordable.

Cook 8 oz of back bacon in a skillet until crispy.

Steam 3 lb of russet potatoes in a large pot with a steam basket for about 40 minutes until tender.

Peel the potatoes while still hot and chop into rough pieces.

Boil water in a separate pot and add 1.5 heads of chopped green cabbage with 2 tablespoons of butter, cooking until tender (about 2 minutes).

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to evaporate excess moisture.

Mash the potatoes, adding 8 oz of Irish butter and mixing until desired creaminess is achieved.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing until combined.

Fold in the crispy bacon into the potato mixture and serve hot.

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