- 6 large boiling potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 small or ½ large bunch of kale or chard
- (substitute 7-8 oz. baby spinach if good greens are not available)
- ½ stick butter, cut in pieces
- 1 pint sour cream divided in 2 portions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 4 scallions, sliced, including green tops
- 1 Tbsp. sugar (yes, sugar)
- Coarse-ground black pepper
- Salt to taste.
- Buttered 3 quart casserole
Use your processor for all steps in a potato-greens dish that is equally home at buffets and barbecues:
- Shred greens in your processor, using the cutting knife. Steam 3-5 minutes, till bright and tender-crisp. If you use rhubarb or rainbow chard, add some colorful stems as you shred the leaves. White stems are optional.
- Cook potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and put in your processor bowl. Pulse repeatedly till potatoes are coarsely mashed.
- Pulse in food processor with butter, eggs and ½ the sour cream till mixed. Add fresh dill, sugar and a teaspoon of coarse-ground pepper. Pulse briefly. Taste and add salt if desired.
- Turn into a large mixing bowl and combine potato mixture with steamed greens. Put in a buttered 3 quart casserole and “frost” with the remaining sour cream, dill and scallion bits. Cover lightly with foil. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes till warm. If you make the dish ahead and refrigerate it, increase heat to 350 degrees F and cooking time to 1 hour. Serves 8-12.
