Colcannon Mash

Best Potato Varieties

• Desiree
• King Edward

Ingredients

• 400g potatoes, diced
• ¼ Savoy cabbage, approx. 190g, shredded
• 25ml semi skimmed hot milk
• 100g smoked back bacon, diced
• 50g mature Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
• 2 medium eggs

Method

1. Boil the potatoes for 10-12 minutes until tender then drain and transfer to a large bowl.  Add the cabbage to the same pan and cover with boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile mash the potato with the milk and season to taste. Drain the cabbage and stir into the potato.
3. Fry the bacon in a non-stick pan for 4-5 minutes until browned and stir into the Colcannon. Finally add the cheese, if using.
4. Boil some water in a small pan and poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes or according to taste and serve on top of the Colcannon.
5. Potato Tip: For a really fluffy mash use a floury variety like King Edward or Desiree.

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