Traditional Irish Colcannon Recipe
A traditional Irish colcannon features mashed gold potatoes, sautéed kale, and green onions, providing an ideal accompaniment to Irish stew.
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Instructions
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Start boiling 2 inches of water in a 4-quart pot with 2 pounds peeled, quartered Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 teaspoons salt.
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Boil potatoes for about 12 minutes until tender, then drain and reserve the saucepan.
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Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add 3 cups chopped kale, the white parts of green onions, and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 5 minutes until kale is tender.
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Stir in 1 1/4 cups milk and 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder; reduce heat to low once simmering to keep warm.
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Return drained potatoes to the saucepan, add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and the green parts of green onions, then mash until nearly smooth.
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Discard the bay leaf, then add the kale-milk mixture to the potatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.