Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

March 16, 2023Cathy Kirkham
An alternative that is a little less fussy than making potato pancakes.

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

Cathy Kirkham

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 3 c chopped swiss chard, kale or cabbage
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 c milk (or half milk/ half broth for a lighter version)

Directions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes. Drain.

  2. Heat butter and cook greens for 4-5 minutes. Add green onions and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the milk to the greens, mix well.

  3. Add the potatoes and mash into the greens. Season and serve with butter on top.

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