Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)
This Irish mashed potato recipe combines creamy mashed potatoes with kale, onions and cream. It's easy, can be made ahead, and is vegetarian. This authentic colcannon recipe is a simple side dish and a great way to add more greens to your dinner table. Serve hot with a pat of melted butter for your St. Patrick's Day party or an Irish themed meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium russet potatoes peeled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup green onions sliced in ¼ inch pieces
- 6 cups kale cut in small pieces
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into eighths. Put the potatoes into a pot of cold salted water, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain well, then place in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip with the paddle attachment until fairly smooth. Resist the temptation to add anything while mixing.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the kale and cook for 5 minutes. The greens will shrink a lot. Add the green onions and cook for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium low. Pour in the cream and heat through.
- Add the cream, kale, and onion mixture to the whipped potatoes. Add white pepper, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Stir until well combined, then transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve warm. On your plate, make a mound with the potatoes and make a well in the center. Put a pat of butter in the well, let it melt, and then dip each bite of potatoes in the butter.
Notes
- We recommend using a starchy potato, such as Russets. They're the closest American variety to the Irish rooster potato.
- Like it creamy? Use butter and heavy cream. Keep the fat content up there for the best taste.
- For the best flavor, taste and season the colcannon at the end.
- Want to change it up? Use cabbage, chard or kale for your greens.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5806IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg
