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Mashed potatoes with kale topped with pat of butter.

Irish Colcannon

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: colcannon, Irish mashed potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Laureen King
Creamy mashed potatoes flavoured with kale.
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Ingredients

  • 5 cups potatoes I like Yukon Gold
  • 3 cups kale finely chopped, tough rib center removed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes, cut in to quarters.
  • Cook in large pot of salted water until tender.
  • While potatoes are cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan.
  • Add the kale and cook over medium heat until softened and turns a vibrant green.
  • Remove from heat, set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the milk and 4 tablespoons of butter. Heat until the butter is melted.
  • With a potato masher or potato ricer, mash the potatoes until fluffy.
  • Add the milk and butter, combine well.
  • Stir in the kale, season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and top with dollop of butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3616IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg