Colcannon is a simple tasty Irish potato side dish that's great to serve for for Irish holidays or any day! Ideal for taking to a potluck & always a hit!
Boil or steam the potatoes until tender.
Meanwhile, boil the cabbage until mostly tender (it will darken in colour).
Peel and mash the potatoes adding in a stick of butter and the hot milk. (Note: I often leave the skin on the potatoes. I like the extra flavor and nutrients from it but that's not traditional for this recipe. Use your own personal preference.)
Season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the cabbage is mostly tender, add 2 T. of butter, put the lid on the pan, and continue to boil for another 2 minutes until completely tender.
Drain the cabbage and stir it into the mashed potatoes along with the bacon and scallions.
A tasty way of serving this is to place a serving on each plate, make a well in the potato mixture, and pop a tablespoon of butter into each well. Some like to then garnish this with a sprinkling of parsley.