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a white bowl full of colcannon topped with leafy greens and sliced green onions
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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potato Salad)

Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato salad. This dish is lighter than American versions and features fresh greens like kale, leeks, and cabbage. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Irish
Servings: 8
Calories: 268kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 russet potatoes washed, quartered & steamed until tender
  • 1/2 cup butter divided
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 large shallots peeled & thinly sliced
  • 1 large leek halved & thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch kale de-stemmed & chopped
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped napa cabbage leaves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
  • crisp, crumbled bacon for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the steamed potatoes to a large mixing bowl with 1/4 cup of butter, cream, and your desired amount of salt & pepper.
  • Using a potato masher, smash the potatoes until everything's evenly combined. Cover the bowl with foil to keep the mixture warm, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the rest of the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots & leek, sautéing just until they've begun to soften.
  • Add the kale to the skillet, tossing just until beginning to wilt- about 1 minute.
  • Add the cabbage & toss, cooking just until tender but still crisp- about 5 minutes.
  • Season the kale and cabbage mixture with nutmeg, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Then add the mixture to the potatoes in the mixing bowl. Stir everything together well to combine.
  • Serve warm topped with green onions and crispy crumbled bacon, if desired.

Notes

  • Don't like or have kale? Skip it or substitute spinach,
  • You don't need to use the Instant Pot to steam your potatoes but it does save time.
  • Bacon isn't a necessity, but does add an extra element of yum to this.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3396IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg