Ultimate IRISH Comfort Food, Cabbage, BACON, and MASHED Potato Casserole

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories without sacrificing texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

mashed potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mash

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Cauliflower mash is lower in carbs, while instant potatoes save time.

Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).

Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped cabbage, cooking until wilted, about 5-6 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed cabbage, and onions.

Add the peeled and chunked potatoes, butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper to the bowl; mix until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and the crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter and panko breadcrumbs.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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