Creamy Colcannon with Crispy Greens
Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish made with smooth, mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed greens and scallions. It features a creamy texture with crispy-tender greens, often enhanced with butter and flavorful herbs. The dish is visually inviting, with a velvety base topped with bright, slightly crispy greens.
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Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Sauté Pan
- Masher or fork
- Cooking Spoon
- Kitchen Towel
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet for best creaminess
- 1 bunch scallions sliced thin
- 4 cups greens Kale, cabbage, or Swiss chard, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk warm milk
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks, then place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, warm a sauté pan over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and sauté the chopped greens with a pinch of salt until they wilt and become tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant and just starting to brown.
- Drain the cooked potatoes, then return them to the hot pot or place them in a mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes thoroughly with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the remaining butter into the mashed potatoes, followed by warm milk a little at a time, until the mixture becomes rich, smooth, and fluffy.
- Add the sautéed greens and scallions to the mashed potatoes, folding gently to combine and distribute the greens evenly throughout the mash.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting for your preferred level of seasoning.
- Transfer the colcannon to a serving dish, and optionally, crisp up a small handful of greens in a separate pan with a little butter until slightly browned and crispy, then sprinkle over the top for texture and visual contrast.
- Serve the colcannon warm, with the crispy greens garnish for added texture and flavor as you scoop it onto plates.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different greens or add a splash of spiced butter for extra flavor. For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and use non-dairy milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 900mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg