Irish Colcannon Recipe

Olive Oil Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

Category, DifficultyBeginner
Irish Colcannon Recipe
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
 4 russet potatoes (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into large chunks
 salt & black pepper
 3 cups lightly packed cups of chopped kale, cabbage, chard, or other leafy green (we used cabbage)
 6 green onions, minced (about 1 cup total)
 1 cup milk or heavy cream
1

Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.

2

Return the pot to the stove and set over medium-high heat. Gently heat 5 tablespoons of Durant Olive Mill EVOO (or try with Garlic, Rosemary, or Jalapaño fused olive oil!), add the greens/cabbage. Cook the greens for 3-4 minutes, or until they are wilted and have given off some of their water. Add half of the green onions and cook 1 minute more.

3

Pour in the milk or cream, mix well, and add the potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium. Use a fork or potato masher and mash the potatoes, mixing them up with the greens. Add salt to taste and serve hot, with additional olive oil and green onions.

Ingredients

 4 russet potatoes (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into large chunks
 salt & black pepper
 3 cups lightly packed cups of chopped kale, cabbage, chard, or other leafy green (we used cabbage)
 6 green onions, minced (about 1 cup total)
 1 cup milk or heavy cream

Directions

1

Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.

2

Return the pot to the stove and set over medium-high heat. Gently heat 5 tablespoons of Durant Olive Mill EVOO (or try with Garlic, Rosemary, or Jalapaño fused olive oil!), add the greens/cabbage. Cook the greens for 3-4 minutes, or until they are wilted and have given off some of their water. Add half of the green onions and cook 1 minute more.

3

Pour in the milk or cream, mix well, and add the potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium. Use a fork or potato masher and mash the potatoes, mixing them up with the greens. Add salt to taste and serve hot, with additional olive oil and green onions.

Olive Oil Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)