Colcannon (Creamy Irish Mashed Potatoes with Kale)
This creamy Colcannon recipe combines fluffy mashed potatoes with tender kale and green onions for a classic Irish side dish that’s simple to make and perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- 4–6-quart pot
- Potato masher
- Colander
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes Yukon gold or russet, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups kale chopped small
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
- 8 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, enough to cover the potatoes. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle boil and cook the potatoes until tender, about 18–20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes into a colander and set them aside.
- In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale wilts and releases its moisture, about 4–5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium.
- Stir in the sliced green onion and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Return the potatoes to the pot. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes until smooth, mixing everything together as you go.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 541mgPotassium: 1058mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1279IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg
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