Description
Comfort meets tradition in this Irish Colcannon recipe, blending creamy mashed potatoes with tender kale and crispy bacon. Hearty flavors dance together, inviting you to savor a classic dish that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (like Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 2 cups chopped cabbage or kale
- 3 chopped green onions
Dairy Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by peeling and cutting into quarters, then submerge in salted water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess moisture to escape completely.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat and gently sauté chopped cabbage or kale until tender and slightly wilted.
- Transfer drained potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash using a potato masher or ricer until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Gradually incorporate butter and milk or cream into the mashed potatoes, stirring continuously to create a rich, velvety texture.
- Gently fold the sautéed greens and finely chopped green onions into the potato mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Season the colcannon with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish, creating a small well in the center and adding an extra pat of butter if desired, allowing it to melt and create a luxurious finish.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting as a comforting and traditional Irish side dish.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest texture that absorbs butter and milk perfectly.
- Green Flexibility: Swap traditional cabbage with kale, spinach, or Swiss chard to add different nutritional profiles and flavor variations.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Replace dairy milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk, and use olive oil instead of butter for a vegan-friendly version.
- Temperature Trick: Warm milk and butter before mixing into mashed potatoes to prevent cooling and ensure an ultra-smooth, silky consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg