Instant Pot Colcannon – Irish Mashed Potatoes

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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

This creamy mashed potato with cabbage side-dish aka Colcannon 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.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: Colcannon, Irish Colcannon, Instant Pot Colcannon, Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage, Irish Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Rika Livingston

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 1/2 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 1/4 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!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Colcannon – Irish Mashed Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 384mg17%

Potassium 812mg23%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 400IU8%

Vitamin C 25mg30%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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