Cabbage, potato and bacon bake Recipe
Creamy and special side. Think colcannon or bubble and squeak.
Ingredients
- 1kg white cabbage
- 600g floury potatoes
- 100g smoked bacon
- 2 eggs
- 50ml milk
- 50g butter
- 100ml vegetable stock
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg
Directions
- BOIL - Wash the potatoes but donât peel them. Put them in a pan of cold, salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes or until you can easily piece them with a fork.
- STEAM - Meanwhile, bring another pan of water to the boil. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut it in half, remove the tough core and then shred. Rinse in a colander under running water. Put the cabbage in a steamer basket over the boiling water and steam for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- PREP - Separate the eggs. Make the vegetable stock according to packet instructions.
- SIMMER - Heat a large shallow pan. Dice the bacon, add it to the pan and brown. Add the steamed cabbage, the stock, a grating of nutmeg and some sea salt. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
- PRE-HEAT THE OVEN TO 190ËC/170ËC FAN/GAS 5
- MASH - When the potatoes are cooked, drain, peel and mash them. Transfer the mash to a pan, add the butter, milk and egg yolks and stir well until all the ingredients have been absorbed and you have a smooth puree. Season with a little salt and a generous grinding of black pepper.
- BAKE - Grease a large round or oval gratin dish with a little butter and arrange the cabbage and bacon at the bottom. Put the potato puree in a piping bag with a large nozzle and pipe it over the cabbage. Bake for 15 minutes or until the potato turns a lovely golden colour. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 297g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 295 | |
| Calories from Fat 216 | 73% |
| Total Fat 24.2g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 11.15g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium 443mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 12.84g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 7.47g | 5% |
| Protein 8.75g | 14% |
