Ultimate IRISH Comfort Food, Cabbage, BACON, and MASHED Potato Casserole

🍀This Irish-inspired casserole is a warm, comforting dish layered with creamy mashed potatoes, buttery cabbage, crispy bacon, and a cheesy, crunchy topping. It combines traditional Irish flavours in a rich, satisfying bake perfect for family dinners or cosy gatherings.
The cabbage and bacon give it a classic Colcannon-style feel, while the cheese and buttery cracker topping add extra indulgence. With a creamy, savoury base and a crispy golden finish, this casserole is the ultimate Irish comfort food—hearty, simple, and flavorful.

Serve it as a main dish or a side, and pair it with a simple brown onion gravy for an extra Irish touch. ☘️

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Ingredients:

For the Base:
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 pounds (900g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 head cabbage, roughly chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons (60g) butter, divided
½ cup (120ml) milk or cream
3 green onions, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese (or any strong, mature cheese of your choice)

For the Topping:
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (about 32 crackers)
½ cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Extra cheese for topping

For the peels
potato peels
little oil
salt
Bake 180 until crispy

For the Onion gravy
onions sliced
water
pinch of salt
sugar
gravy granules or powder

Oven: Bake at 360°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

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