# Colcannon (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Colcannon - St. Patrick's Day Potato Recipe - Mashed Potatoes with Kale, Leeks, and Spring Onions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.25 per serving, ~$6.74 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$19.75* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some russet potatoes _(amount estimated)_
- to cover water
- to taste salt
- big handful kale
- 1 leek
- a bunch green onions
- some butter _(amount estimated)_
- to taste black pepper
- a small splash cream or milk

## Steps

1. [0:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=15s) Quarter russet potatoes and place them in a pot with salted water.
2. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=20s) Bring the potatoes to a boil and simmer until tender.
3. [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=28s) Trim the tough stems off the kale leaves.
4. [0:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=37s) Slice the leek across the white and light green sections.
5. [1:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=77s) Chop a bunch of green onions, saving some for garnish.
6. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=84s) Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the kale and leeks, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
7. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=97s) Strain the cooked greens out of the water.
8. [1:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=99s) Transfer the greens to a blender along with room temperature butter and puree until fairly smooth.
9. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=150s) Drain the boiled potatoes completely and return them to the pot.
10. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=152s) Mash the potatoes with a little butter.
11. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=156s) Add the green puree to the mashed potatoes and mix thoroughly.
12. [3:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=194s) Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
13. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=201s) Pour in a small splash of cream or milk and stir to combine.
14. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpRcFx8JQl0&t=208s) Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with butter and fresh green onions.

## Equipment

- pot
- cutting board
- knife
- strainer
- blender
- potato masher
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities for potatoes, kale, leeks, green onions, butter, salt, pepper, and cream are not specified.
- Exact cooking time for the potatoes is not specified.
- Exact yield or serving size is not stated.
- Total preparation and cooking time is not stated.

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