Creamy Colcannon Mashed Potatoes with Kale
A cozy, creamy mashed potato dish with tender kale and scallions, perfect for comfort food lovers seeking a nutritious twist on a classic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 900 grams)
- 4 cups fresh kale, packed and roughly chopped (can substitute savoy cabbage)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 grams), softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml), warmed (use dairy-free milk for vegan option)
- 3–4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut into evenly sized chunks about 1.5 inches (4 cm).
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above potatoes. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- While potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced scallions; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant without browning the garlic.
- Add chopped kale to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until wilted and tender but still bright green. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and return to the pot. Let steam dry for 1-2 minutes off the heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Mash potatoes using a ricer or masher until smooth. Gradually add softened butter and warmed milk, stirring gently to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Fold the sautéed kale, scallions, and garlic into the mashed potatoes gently to blend while keeping some texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Add more milk if mash is too thick.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with an extra pat of butter.
Notes
Do not overwork the potatoes to avoid gluey texture. Warm milk and butter before adding to keep mash creamy and warm. Cook kale until tender but still bright green to avoid mushiness. Season gradually and don’t skip the nutmeg for subtle warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
Keywords: colcannon, mashed potatoes, kale, comfort food, easy side dish, creamy potatoes, scallions, Irish recipe