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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Colcannon is an Irish favorite that's a comforting blend of creamy mashed potatoes, warm, leafy greens, and a slab of buttery goodness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 447 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
- 4 cups (lightly packed) chopped kale or cabbage
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ cup milk any type works
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water, with about an inch of water above the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a separate large pot over medium heat and add the chopped kale. Cook the kale for 3-4 minutes, until wilted. Add the green onions (reserve a small amount for garnish) and stir together for another minute.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, then add them to the kale. Pour in the milk, and season with salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes with the greens until fluffy and well combined.
- Transfer the colcannon to a serving bowl and top with a light sprinkle of green onion and a pat of butter.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
2146mg
(61%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
24254IU
(485%)
Vitamin C
330mg
(367%)
Calcium
394mg
(39%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 2146mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24254IU | 485% |
| Vitamin C | 330mg | 367% |
| Calcium | 394mg | 39% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.