Ben Starr's Irish Colcannon for St. Patrick's Day

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.

Slice 2.5 pounds of russet potatoes into about 1-inch thick pieces, leaving the peel on for extra flavor and nutrition.

Add potatoes and 5 cloves of chopped garlic to a pressure cooker with 1 cup of water.

Cook in the pressure cooker for 8 minutes until tender.

Render center cut bacon in a 12-inch cast iron skillet until crispy, then remove bacon and reserve the fat.

Chop red cabbage and add it to the skillet with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a little salt, cooking until wilted but still crunchy.

Mash the cooked potatoes with 1 stick of butter and 0.5 cup of heavy cream using a potato masher for a fluffy texture.

Combine the mashed potatoes with the cooked cabbage, crispy bacon, and chopped scallions, stirring together.

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