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Colcannon Recipe

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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: Colcannon, Irish, kale, potatoes, St. Patrick's Day
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Tara Noland

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: 1 | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 187mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g