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Colcannon

A classic Irish side dish of creamy mashed potatoes folded with tender kale and green onions. Rich butter and milk create a comforting, flavorful dish.

35 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 4 cups curly kale, chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add half of the 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Yukon Gold potatoes for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well and return to the pot.

  3. 3

    Melt half of the 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté 4 cups chopped curly kale and 4 sliced green onions for 5 minutes until tender.

  4. 4

    Mash Yukon Gold potatoes with the remaining unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, remaining salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.

  5. 5

    Fold curly kale and green onions into the potato mixture and serve hot.

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Questions

What is Colcannon?

A classic Irish side dish of creamy mashed potatoes folded with tender kale and green onions. Rich butter and milk create a comforting, flavorful dish. This reference files it under Irish side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Colcannon?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Cook Yukon Gold potatoes for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well and return to the pot."

Can I make Colcannon dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Colcannon is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Colcannon vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Colcannon?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 5 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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