Step 1

Chop the cabbage and steam, using minimal water, until quite well done.

Step 2

Boil potatoes. Clean and chop the leeks, including the first couple of inches of green, put into a saucepan with the milk and simmer until tender.

Step 3

If using bacon, saute until crisp. When cool enough to handle, break into bite size pieces.

Step 4

Drain potatoes and mash.

Step 5

Stir in milk with leeks, cabbage, mace, garlic, and bacon. Gently mix to combine all ingredients, but take care not to over mash the potatoes.