Creamy Colcannon Irish Mashed Potatoes with Kale
A comforting and creamy Irish mashed potato dish blended with tender kale and green onions, perfect as a cozy side or a simple dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 900g)
- 6 cups curly kale, chopped (about 150g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g), softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml), warmed
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel 2 pounds (900g) of russet potatoes and cut into roughly 2-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- While potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon (15g) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 cups (150g) chopped curly kale and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green. Stir in sliced green onions and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain potatoes well and return to the warm pot off the heat. Mash with a potato masher or ricer until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons (45g) softened butter and warm 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk gradually, stirring until desired creaminess is reached.
- Fold sautéed kale and green onions gently into mashed potatoes. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and add a small pat of butter on top if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and warm milk to avoid cooling the potatoes. Avoid over-mashing to prevent gluey texture. Salt the boiling water for better seasoning. Sauté kale separately to preserve texture and flavor. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine and use dairy-free milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
Keywords: colcannon, mashed potatoes, kale, Irish recipe, creamy potatoes, comfort food, side dish