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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.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
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.
Equipment
Gotham Steel 5 Quart Multipurpose Pasta Pot with Strainer Lid & Twist and Lock Handles Nonstick Copper Surface Oven/Dishwasher Safe Tempered Glass Lid, Graphite
DOWAN 9" Porcelain Serving Bowls, Large Serving Dishes, 36 Ounce for Salads, Side Dishes, Pasta, Oval Shape, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, Good Size for Dinner Parties, Set of 4, White
Zulay Kitchen Non-Scratch Potato Masher Kitchen Tool - Durable Stainless Steel Wrapped In Premium Silicone Mashed Potatoes Masher - Versatile Masher Hand Tool & Potato Smasher (Red)
Notes
Tip: Make a double batch and freeze one!
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Calories:
443
kcal
Carbohydrates:
53
g
Protein:
8
g
Fat:
24
g
Saturated Fat:
15
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
64
mg
Sodium:
187
mg
Fiber:
7
g
Sugar:
5
g
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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