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Best Colcannon Potatoes Recipe

Classic Irish colcannon potatoes made with creamy mashed potatoes, tender greens, butter, and scallions for the ultimate comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large bunch kale or green cabbage finely chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter divided
  • 3 to 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and let them steam-dry briefly.
  4. Melt part of the butter in a skillet and sauté the chopped kale or cabbage until tender.
  5. Add the green onions and cook briefly.
  6. Warm the milk with part of the butter in a small saucepan.
  7. Mash the potatoes until mostly smooth.
  8. Gradually add the warm milk mixture and mash until creamy.
  9. Fold in the cooked greens and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining butter before serving.

Notes

Warm milk and gentle mashing ensure a creamy texture without making the potatoes gluey.