Colcannon: Irish Mashed Potatoes with Greens

How to Make Colcannon: Irish Mashed Potatoes with Greens at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes
• 1 cup kale
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• 4 stalks scallions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup cabbage

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and quarter the potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

4. 4

   While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the kale and cabbage. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the chopped kale and cabbage to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the greens are tender.

7. 7

   Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return to the pot.

8. 8

   Add the sautéed greens to the potatoes, along with the remaining butter, milk, and chopped scallions.

9. 9

   Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

10. 10

    Serve warm, garnished with extra scallions if desired.