Colcannon
Creamy, buttery Irish mashed potatoes folded with tender greens and green onions. A simple, comforting side dish that is a St. Patrick's Day classic.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259kcal
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Colander
- Potato masher or fork
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes 2 to 2 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into large chunks
- salt 2 tablespoons for the cooking water, plus more to taste
- 5-6 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for serving
- 3 cups chopped kale, cabbage, chard or other leafy greens lightly packed
- 3 green onions minced, including the greens (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until fork tender, then drain in a colander.
- Put the empty pot back over medium-high heat and melt the butter. When it is hot, add the greens and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until wilted and they have released some of their liquid. Add the green onions and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the milk or cream, stir, and add the potatoes back to the pot. Turn the heat down to medium.
- Mash the potatoes into the greens with a fork or potato masher. Season with salt to taste and serve hot with a knob of butter in the middle.
Notes
- Servings: Makes about 6 servings (or 4 larger side portions).
- Nutrition: Estimated per serving (based on 6) from the ingredients, using kale, whole milk and 5 1/2 tablespoons butter. Salt and the serving butter are not included.
Nutrition
Serving: 242g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 3.3g