Sweet Potato Kale Colcannon

A different take on the traditional irish dish, my recipe features bacon! Perfect for st. Patrick's day or any day.

Cook bacon in a large skillet over low heat until crispy.

Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet.

Place sweet potatoes in a large pot of water with 1 / 2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Bring to a boil , reduce heat to low , cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender , about 15 minutes.

While potatoes are cooking , add garlic and kale to remaining bacon grease in skillet.

Saute on medium-low heat , working in batches if needed , until kale is crisp-tender and reduced to about half of its volume.

This will take 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat.

Drain sweet potatoes and return to them to their pan.

Add butter or vegan butter and mash with a potato masher or fork.

Crumble the bacon and stir into potatoes.

Stir in sauteed kale and season with remaining 1 / 2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper.

Serve.

bacon, sweet potatoes, kosher salt, garlic clove, fresh kale, butter, ground black pepper