Get your Irish on with this dish

Cabbage can be perked up with the addition of cheese

If this doesn’t make your Irish eyes smile, nothing will!

Cheesy Cabbage Over Mashed Potatoes

6 cups purchased coleslaw mix

1/4 cup Fat Free Half & Half

1 1/2 cups diced light processed cheese

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/3 cups instant potato flakes

1 1/2 cups boiling water

2 tablespoons no-fat sour cream

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Light Margarine

In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, sauté coleslaw mix for 6 to 8 minutes. Lower heat. Stir in half and half. Add cheese and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Continue cooking over low heat until cheese melts, stirring often.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine dry potato flakes and water. Mix well to combine. Stir in sour cream and margarine. For each serving, place 1/2 cup potatoes on a plate and spoon about 1/2 cup cabbage mixture over top. Makes 4 servings.

Hints: 1) 5 cups shredded cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrots may be used in place of purchased coleslaw mix. 2) To make into a main dish, stir 1 full cup 97 percent fat-free ham into mixture when adding cheese.