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Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon) + Video

Irish mashed potatoes are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. This colcannon recipe has cabbage and potatoes; add corned beef for a complete meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb . red potatoes peeled
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 4 pieces Bacon rendered crisp
  • 4 tbsp rendered bacon fat
  • ¼ medium head green cabbage cored and thinly shredded
  • 1 cup kale chopped
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped fine

Instructions

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  1. Wash and quarter the red potatoes. Smack the garlic cloves with the side of a kitchen knife to open and place in a large stockpot or Dutch oven with the potatoes and cover with water. Add kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat, cook until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Return pan to medium-high heat, cook and render the bacon until crisp. Set aside to cool slightly and chop. Keep bacon fat in pan, add the cabbage and kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes back to the pan. Add the milk, cream, and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Using a potato masher, mash and stir potatoes until smooth and thoroughly incorporated with cabbage and kale. Add the bacon crumbles and season with kosher salt if needed. Transfer to a bowl, top with chopped chives and serve hot with butter on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34.6g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21.1g (32%) Saturated Fat 8.6g (43%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g Cholesterol 37.1mg (12%) Fiber 6.1g (24%) Sugar 5.8g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34.6g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21.1g 32%
Saturated Fat 8.6g 43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g 39%
Cholesterol 37.1mg 12%
Fiber 6.1g 24%
Sugar 5.8g 12%

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