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You have to try Natasha Bull’s St. Patrick’s Day colcannon

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Irish mash with bacon, greens and lots of butter to take your spud experience to a whole new level.

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Mashed… fried… baked… over here, we’re big fans of any and every potato preparation. We’ve hosted a whole lot of gatherings and we *can* confirm that potatoes are a total crowd-pleaser (and are often the first to go from the table). So — of course — we really had to bring it when it came to potato planning for St. Paddy’s Day! 

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This Irish mashed potato recipe, called “colcannon”, was historically eaten on Halloween, but it’s become quite popular for St. Patrick’s Day over the years. A delicious combination of creamy potatoes, flavorful greens, and crispy bacon… it’s a hearty twist on your typical mashed potatoes. Try it out for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration — it might just become your new favorite comfort food!

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Author: Natasha Bull of Salt & Lavender

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Ingredients

2.5 pounds Russet potatoes, cut into chunks

1/2  pound bacon, cut into small pieces

3 cups kale or green cabbage, chopped

1/2  bunch scallions (green parts only), chopped

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for serving

Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes in a large, salted pot of boiling water until they're good and tender. Drain when they're cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon until it's just crispy over medium-high heat in a skillet.
  3. Once the bacon is about done, add the kale to the skillet. Cook it until tender (about 4–5 minutes).
  4. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook for a minute or two (just enough to take the sharp edge off).
  5. Mash the potatoes with the cream and butter. Add the kale mix to the potatoes and mash it in until it's completely incorporated. If needed, add some salt & pepper.
  6. Serve with a generous pat of butter on top. Enjoy!
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