Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash
Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash blends buttery russet potatoes with a silky mix of kale, leeks, and green onions for a creamy, balanced bite with gentle allium sweetness. The greens add vibrant color and freshness, while rich butter and cream round out the texture. Serve alongside roasted meats or as a comforting side for St. Patrick’s Day and cozy family dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, move the potatoes to a large bowl, and add 2 tablespoons butter. Lightly mash the potatoes.
- 2
Boil the kale and leeks in a large pot of water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, then transfer the kale and leeks to a blender. Add the white parts of the green onions and 2 more tablespoons butter; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, 1 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir the pureed kale mixture into the bowl of potatoes and continue mashing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the cream and stir until you reach the desired texture. Top with 2 tablespoons butter and the green parts of the green onions.
- Calories 225.22 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.27 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 25.75 g 9%
- Total Fat 12.23 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 7.38 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 275.98 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.45 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 514.18 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 94.57 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 33.05 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash is an Irish side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, and Kale. Each serving provides about 225.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Kale, Leek Recipe Mix. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash healthy?
- Chef John's Irish Colcannon Mash has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 225.22 calories and 3.27 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 275.98 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.38 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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