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    Home » St. Patrick’s Day » Colcannon Mash Recipe (Kale and Potatoes)

    Published: Mar 12, 2021 · Modified: Mar 13, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Colcannon Mash Recipe (Kale and Potatoes)

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    This decadent Colcannon mash is not only perfect on St. Patricks or Halloween. It is perfect for any time of the year. If you love mashed potatoes then you will love this kale and mash packed full of flavour, rich, creamy, simple and delicious.

    Serve with my crustless chicken pot pie, oven-baked pork chop or slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

    a bowl of vegetable mashed potatoes.

    Colcannon Mash Recipe

    No holiday celebration is complete without a bowl of good old, mashed potatoes on the table. This traditional Irish mashed potatoes with kale might change your mind about how you serve this side dish forever.

    You can’t go wrong on this one except you do not love kale or cabbage. The addition of either of this green vegetable takes the creamy mash to a whole lot of comfort heaven.

    That said, the recipe is straight forward a child could make it (under supervision of course) Make mash like you’ll always do, Sautee the green vegetables then fold the two ingredients together. The best side dish is served!!! I told you it is simple right, now let me show you how to make it using my step by step guide.

    a spoon inserted in a bowl of mash.

    Why this kale and mashed potato recipe is so good

    • It is a great twist to the classic mashed potatoes, perfect for when you need a change, in this case, a delicious one. It is about to be the best mash you’ve ever made.
    • Simple and requires minimal prep
    • You can trust this colcannon mash recipe, in fact it is about to be on rotation at yours.
    • It is rustic but insanely delicious!
    • It is perfect for entertaining.
    • You can make the mash ahead and add the sauteed vegetable just before you serve
    a bowl of mashed potatoes placed on a pink surface.

    What is colcannon you may ask?

    Colcannon is an Irish staple dish that is made with potatoes, milk, cabbage or kale and butter. It is served all year round in Ireland but popular around Halloween. It can be served as a main or side dish and there have been many variations to the dish over the years.

    There is also a colcannon song titled the skillet pot and it goes this way

    Did you ever make Colcannon, made from lovely pickled cream?

    With the greens and scallions mingled like a picture in a dream.

    Did you ever make a hole on top to hold the melting flake

    Of the creamy, flavoured butter that your mother used to make… lyrics from Spotify ‘the black family’

    a pot of mashed potatoes with greens.

    Ingredients

    Potatoes: I used Marabel potatoes, it is naturally creamy and buttery in flavour. You can use other types of potatoes like, Maris piper, russet, Yukon golds

    Curly Kale: substitute for white cabbage or savoy cabbage

    Double cream also known as heavy cream: substitute with half and half or skimmed milk for a healthier version.

    Unsalted Butter

    Salt and black Pepper

    Onion

    Chives

    Recipe Variations

    Leek

    Bacon

    Cabbage: this is often swapped with kale, to make the traditional colcannon, you can either use white cabbage or kale. Purple cabbage is not used for this recipe.

    Scallion (green onions): the combination of mash and scallion, butter and milk is known as champ or Brúitín in Irish.

    ingredients.

    How to make the best kale and mashed potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes if desired into big chunks, I kept mine whole since they were pretty much the same size.

    Boil the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water making sure the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil until fork tender or when the knife does not resist when poked. Drain and set aside

    illustration of how to boil potatoes.

    Saute kale: While the potato is boiling, heat up the butter until melted on medium heat, add the chopped onions, kale, and chopped chives and cook until kale is tender and the onions soft and translucent.

    illustration of how to saute kale and onion in butter.

    Warm the cream briefly in the microwave then add to the drained potatoes. Using a potato masher, potato ricer or an electric potato ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth and lump-free

    Add the sauteed kale and onions to the mashed potatoes and mix to combine. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper to preference. Transfer to a serving bowl, make some swirl on top of the mash for a more appealing look then top it with some melted butter and chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!!!

    the process of making mashed potatoes with vegetable.

    Tips for success cooking

    Cut the potatoes into equal sizes, that way they cook evenly. Also, start off cooking the potatoes in cold water, this also ensures even cooking.

    Pulse the sauteed kale and onions before adding it to the mash if you want.

    Do not rush the cooking process, make sure the spuds are cooked through before mashing

    Avoid using a mixer, food processor or blender for mashing the potatoes as it can make it gluey.

    a close shot of mash topped with melted butter.

    How to store

    If you do have any leftovers that have not been left unattended for more than 2 hours, make sure it cools completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    In the freezer: you can store the mash in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    To reheat: use the microwave, stove top or oven. When reheating on the stovetop, you may need to add a splash of water or milk to aid the heat distribution.

    More Irish flavours

    Instant pot Guinness beef stew

    Irish Soda bread

    Sauteed cabbage

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    No drain instant pot mashed potatoes

    Creamy garlic mashed potatoes

    Scalloped potatoes

    Hassleback potatoes

    Loaded mashed potato balls

    mash potato in a bowl.

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    a bowl of maches potatoes with green vegetable toped with butter.

    Colcannon Mash Recipe (Kale and Potatoes)

    Ajoke
    This decadent Colcannon mash is not only perfect on St. Patricks or Halloween. It is perfect for any time of the year. If you love mashed potatoes then you will love this kale and mash packed full of flavour, rich, creamy, simple and delicious.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British, Irish
    Servings 5
    Calories 341 kcal

    Equipment

    • potato masher, potato ricer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2.2 pounds 1kgpotatoes peeled and cut into big chunks
    • 4 cups curly kale
    • 50 g unsalted butter cut into cubes
    • ½ tablespoon Salt to boil the potatoes or as needed
    • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup onions finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chives chopped and more to serve

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and cut the potatoes if desired into big chunks, I kept mine whole since they were pretty much the same size.
    • Boil the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water making sure the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil until fork tender or when the knife does not resist when poked. Drain and set aside
    • Saute kale: While the potato is boiling, heat up the butter until melted on medium heat, add the chopped onions, kale and chopped chives and cook until kale is tender and the onions soft and translucent.
    • Warm the cream briefly in the microwave then add to the drained potatoes. Using a potato masher, potato ricer or an electric potato ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth and lump-free
    • Add the sauteed kale and onions to the mashed potatoes and mix to combine. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper to preference. Transfer to a serving bowl, make some swirl on top of the mash for a more appealing look then top it with some melted butter and chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!!!

    Notes

    • Make sure the potatoes are cut into equal sizes, that way they cook evenly. Also, start off cooking the potatoes in cold water, this also ensures even cooking.
    • Pulse the sauteed kale and onions before adding it to the mash if you want.
    • Make sure the spuds are cooked through before mashing
    • Avoid using a mixer, food processor or blender for mashing the potatoes as it can make it gluey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 1151mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6011IUVitamin C: 106mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    Filed Under: Side Dish, St. Patrick’s Day Tagged With: butter, heavy cream, kale

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