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A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with crispy bacon bits, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of butter. A genius mashed potatoes recipe idea.

Cabbage and Mashed Potatoes

This recipe transforms mashed potatoes into a complete meal by incorporating tender cabbage and flavorful green onions. It's a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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 about 8 medium, 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. 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 great way to use up leftover cabbage and provides a balanced meal with vegetables and carbohydrates.

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