Colcannon Potatoes Recipe
These creamy mashed potatoes are filled with kale, bacon, and lots of butter for a delicious side dish.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter divided
- 6 cups lightly packed kale chopped
- 1 cup green onions chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon cooked
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes or until fork tender.4 pounds russet potatoes
- Drain the pot and set potatoes aside. Return the pot to medium/high heat and add 1/2 cup butter. Add the kale and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3 minutes. Add green onion and cook for one more additional minute, stirring.1/2 cup butter, 6 cups lightly packed kale, 1 cup green onions
- Pour in the cream and stir to combine. Add the potatoes. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and mix everything together.2 cups heavy cream
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Stir in the cooked bacon crumbles.1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- Serve drizzled with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Boil the potatoes in salted water so you add flavor to the dish right from the beginning.
- Don't over work the potatoes, this can cause them to become gluey in texture.
- Season this dish to your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 1272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6374IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg