Ingredients

• 2 pounds cabbage, shredded
• 2 cups water
• 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Crumbled cooked bacon and minced fresh parsley

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan, bring cabbage and water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Keep cabbage warm.
4. Place cooking liquid and potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough additional water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-17 minutes or until tender.
6. Drain and keep warm.
7. In a small saucepan, bring milk and onions to a boil; remove from the heat.
8. In a large bowl, mash potatoes.
9. Add milk mixture; beat until blended.
10. Beat in the cabbage, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the melted butter, bacon and parsley.

Yield: 12-16 servings.