Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad) Recipe

Name: Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 russet potatoes; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1 large leek-halved and thinly sliced; 1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped; 1 head napa cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2/3 cups chopped green onion tops

Servings: persons

5 russet potatoes
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 large leek-halved and thinly sliced
1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
1 head napa cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons salt
2/3 cups chopped green onion tops

1
Cut and steam the potatoes until tender.
2
Return to the still hot pot and add 1/4 cup butter, milk, kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
3
Mash together.
4
Melt the remaining butter in a large pot over medium heat.
5
Add shallots and leeks.
6
Saute until they begin to soften.
7
Add the kale and toss until soft and wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the cabbage and toss until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and the remaining pepper.
10
Mix the cabbage and mashed potatoes together well.
11
Sprinkle with the green onion slices before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 russet potatoes, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup whole milk, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad)

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