Flavor Packed Potato Vegetable Mash #SP4

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. I enjoy this recipe because you can combine your vegetable and starch components into one dish. This recipe came from trying to use leftover mashed potatoes. I always have reserved bacon drippings that I keep in my refrigerator but butter can be substituted.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4 Cups

Ingredients

• 1  large onion
• 1  bunch kale (any type)
• 1⁄3 cup bacon drippings or 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1 (24 ounce) package  Simply Potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Thinly slice one large onion.
2. Saute in either 1/3 cup bacon drippings (preferred) or 1/3 cup butter until just slightly colored.
3. Strip kale from its stems and chop into pieces.
4. Put the kale into a covered microwaveable container with a small amount of water just to cover the bottom of the container with about a 1/2 inch of liquid.
5. Steam the kale for 3 minutes.
6. Remove the kale and drain.
7. Add the kale to the sauteed onion mixture and saute for 6 to 8 minutes.
8. Season the onion/kale mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Heat your Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes according to package directions and then combine with the onion/kale mixture.
10. Serve and enjoy!