Description
Savor the comforting taste of Slow Cooker Colcannon Potatoes, featuring creamy potatoes, tender cabbage, and crispy bacon. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick family dinner, blending simplicity with mouthwatering flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs. russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 head cabbage (rough chopped)
- 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- water to cover
- 1/2 cup half and half, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Add the peeled potatoes and chopped cabbage to the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken bouillon cubes, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour enough water over the mixture to cover the potatoes and most of the cabbage, being careful not to fill the slow cooker to the top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4.5 hours.
- When the cooking time is up, drain the water off the potatoes and cabbage.
- Pour the melted butter, half and half, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes, adding more half and half if necessary, but be careful not to add too much.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and sliced green onions, then serve.
Notes
For creamier potatoes, adjust the amount of half and half to your desired consistency.
Use fresh ingredients to enhance flavor and texture.
Feel free to substitute the bacon with a vegetarian alternative if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
