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Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 onion
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 tbs chicken stock
- 2 tbs butter
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 125ml) milk
- 3 tsp butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 980g | |
| Calories 1133 | |
| Calories from Fat 546 | 48% |
| Total Fat 61.48g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 30.85g | 123% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium 3180mg | 91% |
| Total Carbs 127.9g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.7g | 62% |
| Sugars 12.79g | 9% |
| Protein 22.82g | 37% |
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