Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)
This recipe uses up leftover kale and turns regular mashed potatoes into something that feels like a complete meal.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~6 servings)
- 6 medium russet potatoes peeled
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup green onions sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
- 4 cups kale cut in small pieces
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into eighths, place in cold salted water, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes well and place in stand mixer bowl.
- Whip with paddle attachment until fairly smooth.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add kale, and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add green onions and cook about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in cream, and heat through until steaming.
- Add cream mixture to whipped potatoes along with white pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir until well combined and transfer to serving bowl.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter melted in the center of each mound.
Notes
Do not add ingredients while whipping potatoes or they will become gluey. Add more cream if mixture seems too thick.
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