Irish Stuffed Baked Potato

This Irish stuffed baked potato is a twist on colcannon, featuring a mouthwatering bacon, cabbage, and potato filling topped with melted Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 509 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 large baking potatoes
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
• 0.75 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1.5 cups finely chopped cabbage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are heated through, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Scrub potatoes, pierce several times with a fork, and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook potatoes in the microwave on high for 5 minutes; turn over and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minutes more. Scoop potato flesh into a medium bowl; reserve potato skins.

Step 4

Cook and stir cabbage, onion, and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk, butter, pepper, and salt until incorporated. Add potato flesh and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; cook and stir, breaking up potato and mashing lightly, until milk is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat. Pile potato mixture into potato skins and place stuffed potatoes in a baking dish. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.