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
- 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 221.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.37 g Low Source
- Carbs 25.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.85 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.38 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 30.86 mg Moderate
- Sodium 534.17 mg High
- Fiber 2.5 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.99 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 56.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source
- Potassium 503.72 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 867.25 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 41.38 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 221.32 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 221.32 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.
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