Colcannon

Name: Colcannon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Irish
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

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

IrishSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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

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

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

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

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

Questions

Can I make Colcannon dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Colcannon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Colcannon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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