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.
2.2pounds1kgpotatoes peeled and cut into big chunks
4cupscurly kale
50gunsalted butter cut into cubes
½tablespoonSalt to boil the potatoes or as needed
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
½cupheavy cream
½cuponions finely chopped
2tablespoonchives 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.
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