IRISH COLCANNON WITH BACON

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered

3 slices bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup water

4 cups cabbage, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup milk, warmed

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place potatoes in a dutch over or large saucepan. 

Add enough cold water to cover potatoes. 

Bring to boil, then reduce heat to med. low 

Simmer 20 minutes, or until tender.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on med. 

Heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.

Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Stir onion into drippings 

Cook and stir until crisp-tender. 

Add 1/2 cup water 

Stir to release browned bits from bottom of skillet.

Add cabbage; mix well

Cover and cook 7 minutes or until cabbage is tender and water has evaporated. 

Drain potatoes; return to saucepan. 

Add butter; Mash potatoes until creamy, gradually adding

milk. 

Add cabbage mixture, bacon, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended