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A white serving bowl with Colcannon and extra butter
5 from 9 votes

Colcannon

Colcannon is a delicious Irish side dish of mashed potatoes infused with sauteed greens. It's creamy, comforting, and very simple to make!
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (900g) potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups kale or cabbage stems removed, chopped, and lightly packed
  • ½ cup green onions sliced
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk or half and half
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks. Place in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Season the water with salt, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Meanwhile, saute the greens. Melt butter, and saute the kale or cabbage until wilted then add the green onions and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
  • Add milk and butter to the potatoes, and mash using a potato masher. Or use a potato ricer to get smooth consistency, and mix in the butter and milk. Do not overwork the potatoes to keep the texture creamy rather than gluey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in the sauteed greens, and serve it up in a large bowl with extra chopped green onions and butter.

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Notes

  • Do not add the potatoes to boiling water, start with cold water and bring to a boil. This will ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.
  • Salt the water! This will season the potatoes better.
  • Drain the potatoes well after boiling and before mashing.
  • Warm up the milk before adding it in, and make sure that you're using room temperature butter.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1802IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg