Description
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish featuring rich and silky mashed potatoes combined with sautéed kale and an ultimate buttery taste. This comforting side dish is easy to prepare with simple ingredients, making it a perfect accompaniment to many meals. Variations can include using leeks or cabbage instead of kale for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Dairy
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 6 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking kale)
Vegetables
- 2 cups of chopped kale
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil to cover the potatoes. While waiting, wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Once boiling, add the potatoes, cover with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes or until very tender.
- Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale thoroughly, remove the tough center stem, and chop it into small pieces using a sharp knife.
- Mash the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water and return them to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Add Dairy: Gradually add the milk, heavy cream, and 6 tablespoons of butter to the mashed potatoes. Continue mashing until fully incorporated and smooth in texture.
- Sauté the Kale: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook the chopped kale for about 2 minutes until it is slightly wilted.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the sautéed kale into the mashed potatoes until well combined. Finally, top the Colcannon with the chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Colcannon is a rich and silky mashed potato dish with kale and a buttery taste, perfect as an Irish side dish.
- Simple ingredients make it easy to prepare.
- You can substitute kale with leeks or cabbage for variations in flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 443 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
