Learn how to make Colcannon, a traditional Irish mashed potato recipe with chopped kale. This easy side dish recipe is delicious any time of year.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Chrystal Johnson
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife
Cutting Board
Mixing bowl
Fork
Pan
Strainer
Ingredients
3poundsrusset potatoesunpeeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 ¼teaspoonsea salt
4tablespoonsbutterdivided
4cupsripped kale leavesstems removed and discarded
½cupgreen onionsthinly sliced
1cupwhole milk
Cold water
Instructions
Add potato chunks and 1 teaspoon of sea salt to a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the potatoes until they’re tender. Pour them into a strainer and allow the water to drain. Set aside.
Heat half of the butter in the pot over medium heat until it’s melted. Add the torn kale leaves and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt. Completely wilt the kale so it’ll stir into the potatoes easily. It should take about 3-5 minutes.
Stir the green onions into the kale and cook for about a minute. Add the drained potatoes to the pot with half of the milk and the second half of the butter.
Mash the potatoes into the kale with a fork while adding more milk until the potato mixture has a good consistency.
Transfer your Irish Colcannon to bowls and serve alone or topped with your favorite meat.