Instant Pot Colcannon aka Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage. This traditional Irish mashed potatoes side-dish goes well with any meat or vegetable, especially corned beef! It is a great side dish to serve on St. Patrick's Day or any weeknight for dinner.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish-inspired dish like this Colcannon. This creamy mashed potato with cabbage side-dish is made in an electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot. It's so rich, creamy, easy to make, and full of flavors. Everyone loves a comforting side dish, and this is the perfect pairing for corned beef or shepherd's pie.
Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish. It's commonly made with only four ingredients: potatoes, butter, milk, and kale or cabbage. It's a staple dish and is also cheap to make. You're going to love this Instant Pot Colcannon recipe!
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In this recipe, I am going to show you how to make a super tasty Colcannon recipe from scratch using an electric pressure cooker, such as Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi. By using an Instant Pot or similar electric pressure cooker, you can cook this creamy side dish faster than in a conventional stove, and without any sacrifice on taste.
Instant Pot Irish Colcannon Ingredients:
To make this simple Irish Colcannon you will need Russet potatoes, scallions, green cabbage, butter, broth, milk or heavy cream, salt, and pepper. If you are not a big fan of cabbage, you may use curly kale as a replacement ingredient.
I used about 4 cups of shredded green cabbage in this recipe. The cabbage really compliments the potatoes without overpowering the overall taste.
The traditional Colcannon called for milk as one of the ingredients, though I personally like a creamier texture mashed potatoes. I, therefore, used heavy cream instead of milk. You can also use a combination of milk and heavy cream, or milk and sour cream. Basically, don't be afraid to experiment with different types of daily products based on availability. It may not be as authentic as the traditional Irish way, but do what works for you.
How to Cook Irish Colcannon in an Instant Pot:
I have to admit that I love cooking using electric pressure cookers like an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi. Pressure cookers are energy efficient, especially in comparison to cooking with a conventional oven. It cooks my food much more quickly, meaning that I don't have to spend a lot of wasted time in the kitchen. It's a great kitchen tool on any weeknight or celebration!
Here are some of the most important steps to cook this dish in an Instant Pot.
· First, I need to cook the cabbage and scallions (just until starting to wilt).
· Second, It's very important to deglaze to prevent burning.
· Third, I add the diced potatoes and cook all of the ingredients (except for the dairy for 5 minutes).
Be sure to dice the potatoes in small pieces so the potatoes will be tender by cooking them at high pressure for only 5 minutes.
Instant Pot Colcannon - Irish Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, (dice into small pieces, about 2 cm each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, (and more for serving)
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage, (about ½ medium-size cabbage)
- 4 stalks green onion, (white and green parts, chopped)
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- black pepper, (to taste)
Instructions
- Press the “Sauté” function key. Select a temperature with the “Adjust” key for “Normal”. When Instant Pot reaches the given working temperature, it displays “Hot” and you can start sautéing.
- Melt the butter, then add shredded green cabbage, and diced green onions. Continue to cook until the vegetables start to wilt.
- Add about ¼ cup of broth then deglaze by scraping the bottom of the pan to make sure there is nothing stuck on it (this will help to prevent burning).
- Add diced potatoes, broth, and salt into the pot. Press "Keep Warm/Cancel". Close the lid and make sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
- Set the pressure cooker to "Manual", and set timer to "5", then do a quick release after the pressure cooking is done.
- Mash the potatoes: You can do this by gently pushing the hand blender into the pot, do not go to deep or hit the bottom of the pot. This is important as you should only mash the potatoes, not the cabbage.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes and cabbage into a large bowl. Add heavy cream and stir. Season to taste with additional salt if needed.
- Serve with melted butter and enjoy!
melissa chapman
St. Patrick's Day would be so good with those potatoes and the main dish does not even matter. I know all the people who celebrate will love this recipe all year.
Tasheena
I've never had this before. It looks like an interesting combination of flavors. Looking forward to making this recipe for my family.
Amber Myers
OH yes please, this looks so good! I'll have to make this for sure. I am all about potatoes.
Christy Irene
This recipe looks divine! It is going to be on our dinner table tonight.
Lisa Martin
Mashed potatoes are my favorite food! I am going to have to make these for St. Patricks Day!
Rosemary
You really can't go wrong with mashed potatoes. Perfect for St Patrick's Day and to go with many meat dishes. Great recipe!
Chef Dennis
Mashed Potatoes are heaven! I will definitely try this Instant Pot Colcannon. Looks really scrumptious and moutwatering.
Catalina
Now I know what I will make for St. Patrick's Day! The perfect side dish!
Lynndee
My husband loves mashed potatoes and I have been wanting to make him one here at home. Thanks for the recipe.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
Oh I love mashed potatoes but I never thought to make it in my Instant Pot. What a smart idea. The instant pot is perfect for heating stuff up so quickly!
Brittany Strawbridge
Oh, this looks yummy! I married an Irish guy but we have never put cabbage in potatoes before! I will have to try this out on my inlaws!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
This dish looks so creamy and buttery! I would love to serve this up with a healthy piece of steak or chicken!
Amy H
I never thought to use cabbage in my mashed potatoes! I'm going to have to try this recipe soon.
Lizzie Lau
I've never tried Colcannon, but I love cabbage and I love cabbage, so I'm sure it will be delicious. I'll be putting this on our St Patrick's Day menu!
Barbies Beauty Bits
Yum those sound amazing. I will be making, minus the butter as I do not like how it tastes (probably the only onein the world, that says that).
Can't wait!
Melissa
I love a good Instant Pot recipe and this looks perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks for the great recipe and idea 💡
Rose Ann Sales
This sounds so great! Seems so easy and fast to make! Can't wait to try this one.