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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

Irish mashed potatoes (colcannon) with kale are a rich, creamy, tasty side dish. The perfect side dish for coned beef and cabbage or Irish beef stew!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bulb garlic roasted
  • 4 pounds large russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups loosely packed kale leaves finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 1¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Chop the top off of the bulb of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Place in the preheated oven and roast 35 to 45 minutes, until garlic cloves are soft and golden brown. Allow garlic to cool enough to handle, then peel the cloves.
  2. Heat a full pot of water to boiling and peel potatoes. Chop potatoes into quarters and carefully drop them into the water. Return water to a controlled boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very soft when poked with a fork. Strain potatoes into a colander and set aside.
  3. Heat butter over medium heat in the same pot you used to boil the potatoes. Add the kale, and chopped green onions. Sauté, stirring frequently, until kale has softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Remove pot from heat. Add the cooked potatoes, roasted garlic, buttermilk, and sea salt. Mash potatoes using a potato masher or fork until potatoes reach the desired texture.
  5. Taste the mashed potatoes and add sea salt to taste. Serve colcannon with butter and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese if you'd like!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.