Gluten-Free Colcannon with Bacon Recipe
A delicious twist on the traditional Irish colcannon, made gluten-free and enhanced with crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup of chopped kale or cabbage
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup of milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 4 tablespoons of butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, sauté the kale or cabbage in a pan until wilted.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the milk, butter, and sautéed greens to the potatoes.
- Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional bacon if desired.
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Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute bacon with smoked tempeh and use plant-based butter and milk.
- Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg