CHEF JOHN'S COLCANNON

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Colcannon is probably my favorite St. Patrick's Day recipe. It combines the lovely, spring-is-finally-here-greenness of kale and leeks with the always alluring comfort of buttery mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
4 ounces kale, trimmed and chopped
1 leek, light parts only, rinsed and chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, for serving
¼ cup green onions to garnish

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and lightly mash the potatoes.
  • Boil kale and leeks in a large pot of water until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer kale and leeks to a blender. Add white parts of the green onions and 2 more tablespoons butter; blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir pureed kale mixture into the bowl of potatoes and continue to mash. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add cream and stir until desired texture. Top with 2 tablespoons butter and green parts of the green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 140.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

Md Obaydul
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Solid recipe. The colcannon was tasty and filling. I'll definitely be making it again.


John Portelli
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Absolutely love this colcannon recipe! It's become a staple in our house. The combination of potatoes, cabbage, and bacon is simply divine.


MD akthar Hussen
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Not a fan of cabbage, so I wasn't too crazy about this dish.


Samuel Opera
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Delicious and comforting! The colcannon was a perfect meal for a cold winter night. I loved the addition of the kale, which gave it an extra boost of nutrition.


Emily Maduma
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I thought the recipe was a bit too heavy on the cabbage. Next time I'll use less cabbage and more potatoes.


Mehar Tahir
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5 stars all the way! Chef John's colcannon is now my go-to recipe for this classic Irish dish. It's incredibly easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Darren Timmins
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Meh. The colcannon was okay, but I found it a bit bland. Maybe I should have used more salt and pepper?


Rana Sajjad
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I'm a huge fan of mashed potatoes and cabbage, so this recipe was right up my alley. The colcannon was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of crunch from the bacon and green onions. Will definitely be making it again!


Online Incometips
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Easy-peasy, delicious-tastin'! This colcannon recipe is a keeper. Loved how versatile it is – I added some leftover ham and it turned out great. Highly recommend!


Nevaeha Dawn
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Chef John's Colcannon was an absolute delight! I whipped it up for St. Patrick's Day and the flavors were incredible. The mashed potatoes and cabbage were so creamy and savory, while the bacon and green onions added a delightful crunch and smokiness.