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I is for Irish Colcannon and this fusion with mac and cheese.\u00a0 Colcannon itself is a mixture of mashed potatoes, green onions, and cabbage or kale.\u00a0 Now, mix that together with a cheesy sauce and macaroni and you have tonight’s dinner.\u00a0 It isn’t exactly your typical mac and cheese, consider it closer to a pasta casserole type recipe.\u00a0 Regardless, it is chock full of flavor, super filling, and very yummy. #carbcasserole\u00a0 <\/i>My picky-about-mac-and-cheese eldest declared it super good and my youngest also loved it and took leftovers for lunch.<\/p>\n

Irish Colcannon Mac and Cheese
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5 slices thick-cut bacon, diced (optional)
1 small yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced (half a large onion)
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed
1 large baking potato, scrubbed
\u00be tsp salt, divided
\u00be tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided
\u00bc tsp red pepper flakes
\u00bc teaspoon paprika
1\u00bd cups whole milk, warmed
1\u00bd tablespoons butter
1\u00bd tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cream cheese or sour cream
\u00bd cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
\u00bd cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
\u00bd cup Havarti, shredded
8 oz. cavatappi or penne<\/p>\n

Topping
\u2153 cup panko or plain bread crumbs
\u00bd tbsp butter
pinch of salt and pepper
2-3 green onions\/scallions, sliced and separated into white bottoms and green tops<\/i><\/p>\n

Boil the potato until fork tender and allow to cool completely.\u00a0 Peel off the skin , quarter if necessary, and lightly smash with a fork.\u00a0 Set aside.\u00a0 (This can be done ahead and works well with leftover potatoes.)<\/p>\n

In a small pan, melt the butter for the topping and cook and stir in the panko until just starting to turn golden.\u00a0 Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.\u00a0 Set aside.<\/p>\n

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In a tall sided pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy and browned.\u00a0 Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan.\u00a0 (Use avocado oil if omitting bacon.)\u00a0 Add the onions and garlic and saut\u00e9 for about 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent.\u00a0 Add in the cabbage and sliced leek. Season with half the salt and pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes more until soft.\u00a0 Fold in the shredded potatoes, chopped bacon, and the white bottoms of the green onions<\/i>, and turn off the heat. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.<\/p>\n

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While cooking the pasta and making the sauce, preheat oven to 350\u00baF.<\/p>\n

Cook the pasta according to package directions, just to al dente, not fully tender.<\/p>\n

In the same pan as before melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and stir for about 15 seconds to cook the flour through.\u00a0 Slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking continuously, until all of the milk has been added and the butter\/flour mixture has completely incorporated.\u00a0 Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until thickened. Season with remaining salt and pepper, and the paprika. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.\u00a0 Adjust seasoning if needed.<\/p>\n

Mix the shredded cheese together and add to the sauce.\u00a0 Stir until the cheese has melted. Fold in the cooked pasta and the cooked cabbage mixture until evenly combined.\u00a0 (For a creamier result, only add enough of the cabbage mixture so that the mixture is still nice and saucy.)<\/i> Transfer the mixture into an 8″ square baking dish, oval casserole, or individual ramekins.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sprinkle the toasted panko over the pasta. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.\u00a0 Serve warm and garnish with the tops of the green onions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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