Recipe information
Ingredients for - Chef John's Colcannon
3. Kale, trimmed and chopped - 4 ounces
4. Leek, light parts only, rinsed and chopped - 1
9. Butter, for serving - 2 tablespoons
10. Green onions to garnish - ¼ cup
How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Colcannon
1. Stage
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.
2. Stage
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.
3. Stage
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.