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Colcannon Recipe

Melanie Fraxedas
Colcannon is rich and silky mashed potatoes with chopped kale and an ultimate buttery taste; it is the perfect Irish side dish! It calls for simple ingredients and can be made also with leeks or cabbage.
4.98 from 40 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4 portions
Calories 443 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds of potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons of butter + 1 Tbsp for the kale
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups of chopped kale
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring some water to a boil, enough that you will cover the potatoes in water.
  • In the meantime, wash and peel potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes in similar sizes to allow uniform cooking.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the potatoes and cover with a lid. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender. 
  • Wash the kale, remove the center stem, and using a sharp knife, chop it into small pieces.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, strain the water and put them back in the pot. Using a potato masher, mash them.
  • Gradually add the milk, cream, and butter. Keep mashing until all is well incorporated and smooth.
  • In a pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and cook the kale for 2 minutes until slightly wilted. 
  • Add the kale to the mashed potatoes and stir until well combined. Top with some chopped green onions and serve while hot. 

Notes

Tip: Make a double batch and freeze one!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 187mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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