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Irish Mashed Potatoes
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Traditional Irish Mashed Potatoes

A twist on traditional colcannon or Irish Mashed Potatoes, using kale! Creamy golden potatoes, kale, bacon, and chives make for a fresh but hearty way to celebrate spring. Serve as an easy side, or by the bowlful!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Keyword Colcannon, Irish Mashed Potatoes,
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories
Author Safeway

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes red potatoes may also be used
  • 1 cup finely chopped kale
  • 6 Tbs unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup warmed milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Continue to simmer 15-17 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Drain water and add kale and butter to pan, covering with lid. Let rest 5 minutes. Add milk, salt and pepper to pan and mash potatoes. Stir in chives and bacon. Serve.