Rachel's Colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes)

Ingredients you'll need

• 4 russet potatoes (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• Salt, to taste

• 5 to 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, plus more for serving (Irish butter preferred!)

• 3 lightly packed cups chopped kale, cabbage, chard, or other leafy green

• 3 green onions, minced (about 1/2 cup)

• 1 cup cream

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.

   
   

2. Add the cream and green onions with a pinch of salt to a medium pot and cook on low until warmed. Turn heat off and allow to steep with a lid on while working on rest.

   
   

3. Return the pot to the stove and set over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pot and once it's hot, add the greens. Cook the greens for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are wilted and have given off some of their water.

   
   

4. Pour in the cream, mix well, and add the potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium.

   
   

5. Use a fork or potato masher and mash the potatoes, mixing them up with the greens.

   
   

6. Add salt to taste and serve hot, with a knob of butter in the center.