Irish Colcannon Mashed Potatoes (Printable)
Creamy mashed potatoes combined with tender kale and scallions for a comforting Irish dish.
# What You'll Need:
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01 - 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 4 cups kale, stems removed and finely chopped
03 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
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05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 3/4 cup whole milk
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer. Cook until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
02 - While potatoes cook, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kale and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Add scallions and garlic, cooking 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
03 - Drain potatoes thoroughly and return to pot. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mash until smooth.
04 - Gradually stir warm milk into mashed potatoes, mixing until creamy and smooth consistency is achieved.
05 - Fold sautéed kale and scallion mixture into mashed potatoes. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve hot, topped with an extra pat of butter if desired.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- Its the perfect balance of creamy richness and fresh green goodness
- This recipe comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- Cold milk can make your potatoes gummy, so warm it slightly before adding
- Dont overwork the potatoes once the kale is added or they can become gluey
03 -
- Use a potato ricer if you want the smoothest texture possible
- Reserve a bit of the potato cooking water to thin if needed instead of adding more milk