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A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley. One of 10 Genius Mashed Potatoes Recipes Ideas.

Cabbage and Mashed Potatoes

This recipe combines tender mashed potatoes with shredded cabbage for a comforting and slightly different take on a classic side dish. It's designed for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 168
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 medium head cabbage about 2 pounds, shredded
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 pounds potatoes medium, about 8, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • parsley minced fresh
  • bacon crumbled cooked

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Small saucepan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Place cabbage and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; keep cabbage warm in a separate dish.
  2. In the same pan, combine potatoes and reserved cooking liquid. Add additional water to cover potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, place milk, green onions, salt and pepper in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil and remove from heat.
  3. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add milk mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in cabbage.
  4. To serve, drizzle with butter; top with parsley and bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 361mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

This recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a comforting side dish that can be adapted for busy weeknights. You can adjust the seasonings to your preference.

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