---
title: Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Kale)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/colcannon
---

Gather @potato{800%g}, @spring onion{6}, @whole milk{100%ml} and @black pepper{}.

Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes; drain well. ~{20%minutes}

Meanwhile steam or blanch the @kale{300%g} until just wilted, then chop it finely.

Warm the milk with the spring onions over low heat until fragrant, without letting it boil.

Mash the hot potatoes with the warm scallion milk and half the @butter{80%g} until smooth.

Fold in the wilted kale and season generously with @salt{} and pepper.

Spoon into bowls, press a well into the center of each, and drop in the remaining butter to melt.