Description
Traditional Irish Colcannon is a creamy, comforting dish that combines buttery mashed potatoes with nutritious kale or cabbage, making it perfect for any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russets)
- 1 cup finely chopped kale or cabbage
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling (about 15-20 minutes), add the chopped greens and cook until tender (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and greens well, then return them to the pot. Mash together until smooth but not over-mixed.
- Stir in the butter and warm milk until you reach your desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg