Kale is such a wonderful vegetable. I’m sure that you are going love these kale mashed potatoes as well! But please, whatever you do: keep the kale crunchy…
That texture really adds to the mash.
So therefore don’t overcook the kale. Just give it a little stir in the pan right before you drain and add the potatoes.
Kale Fan?
Do you like kale?
Even though it is a very healthy vegetable, kale isn’t popular with everyone. I know quite a few people who really hate it. And I get it.
I have to say that when I tasted kale for the first time, I wasn’t really impressed.
On the contrary even.
IT was bitter, chewy. Even bland. Not very pleasant at all.
Kale Mashed Potatoes
However I decided to give kale another shot.
And instead of serving it as a vegetable side dish I thought I’d add it to mashed potatoes.
And we loved it! I also added some grated Dutch smoked sausage (rookworst) instead of the classic baked bacon crumble. That gives it a beautiful smoky touch!
Do you like Dutch smoked bologna sausage?
Then also try out my split pea soup with Dutch smoked sausage!
Enjoy!
Easy Kale Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- 10,5 oz fresh kale or savoy cabbage (300 g), sliced finely
- 4 medium potatoes
- 3,5 oz bologna sausage (100 g), grated
- 2 large garlic cloves chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup whole milk (60 ml)
- 1 tbsp strong mustard
- pepper
- salt
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Brush the potatoes well under cold running tap water and let them drain. I didn't peel them but go ahead if you want to! Chop the potatoes into smaller chunks and add them to a large pan. Cover with cold water, season with a pinch of salt and place the pan over high heat.
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Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Right before the potatoes are done, transfer a tablespoon of the butter and the chopped garlic cloves to a high pan. Cook for 3 minutes.
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Then add the sliced kale (or savoy cabbage).
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Stirfry the kale for a couple of minutes. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt. Drain the potatoes and add them to the kale in the pan.
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Mash the potatoes and kale up well. Add the mustard, the remaining butter and the whole milk.
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Mash well again. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste if necessary. Add the grated bologna sausage to the mash.
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Stir firmly until the mash is well combined. Scoop the kale mash onto plates and serve hot.
