Irish Colcannon
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 5:40pm

Ingredients




1 pound green cabbage (kale can also be used)
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds yellow or red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed but not peeled
2 mediums leeks, split lengthwise and rinsed well
2-3 rashers bacon (optional)
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon mace
2 To 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Salt to taste

Preparation

1 Chop the cabbage and steam, using minimal water, until quite well done. 2 Boil potatoes. Clean and chop the leeks, including the first couple of inches of green, put into a saucepan with the milk and simmer until tender. 3 If using bacon, saute until crisp. When cool enough to handle, break into bite size pieces. 4 Drain potatoes and mash. 5 Stir in milk with leeks, cabbage, mace, garlic, and bacon. Gently mix to combine all ingredients, but take care not to over mash the potatoes.

Comments:
Rebecca Lee

This Irish mashed potato is yummy, may I know what is mace ? Can I omit it or it is the most important ingredient that if without it, it is no more an Irish dish ? Thanks.
Sheri Wetherell

Hi Rebecca! You can omit the mace or use a bit of allspice or nutmeg instead. It's certainly not a star ingredient, only something that adds a dash of flavor! Enjoy!