Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon) recipe is one of easy Irish recipes to try.

Simple mashed potatoes with sauteed kale and garlic, great and filling side dish. 

Who thought such an easy mashed potato recipe would turn out such a tasty side dish?

Colcannon is ultimate St Patrick‘s day food! 

Lets start cooking this easy and delicious recipe. You will need to Clean and cut 5-6 potatoes in half.

Put potatoes in the pot, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cook 20 minutes or until you can easily insert fork or knife in the center of biggest potato.

You should use potato that are starchy and are easy to mash. Should be fluffy and absorb butter well. 

Meanwhile in a separate pan heat olive oil, add chopped kale, leeks, spring onions, nutmeg and minced garlic. Saute, stirring, 5 minutes until kale is tender.

Pour out the water from cooked potatoes, but return the to small heat. Let all the liquid evaporate for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 

Add butter. Using a blender or masher, work with potatoes until you have a smooth puree. Slowly add milk, continue mashing until creamy and no  lumps.

After that - add pepper and salt. Then add kale mixture. Blend or mash for more smoother texture.

Serve hot.

Colcannon can be stored in the fridge for about 5 days. Store it in individual serving dishes, to make serving easier.