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Instant Pot Potatoes Colcannon

See notes on how to make this paleo, vegan and whole30-friendly!
Course Side
Cuisine Irish
Keyword colcannon potatoes, instant pot, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups (195 grams - about ½ small head) shredded cabbage or 2 cups (130 grams) chopped kale
  • 2 medium or large garlic cloves (9 grams) minced
  • 2 pounds (907 grams) Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1” cubes
  • ¾ cup (160 ml) milk or water (see notes for dietary-friendly options)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy or whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Heat your Instant Pot, choosing the Saute-High function. Add the oil and let it heat for a minute.
  • Add the cabbage or kale to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • To the pot, add the potatoes, water, cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper. Attach the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure that the valve is in the sealing position.
  • Choose Pressure Cook-Manual for 7 minutes.
  • Do a manual release by switching the valve to the venting position. Be careful as it will steam!
  • Mash the potatoes. I like to use a potato masher as it doesn't overmix the potatoes. You can use your preferred method. Taste and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, if desired. Mash until your desired consistency.
  • Add extra salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Stovetop version:

  • Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add the oil and let it heat for a minute.
  • Add the cabbage or kale to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • To the pot, add the potatoes, water, cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Continue to Step 7 above.

Notes

To make this vegan, paleo and whole30-friendly, use:
  • whatever compliant dairy-free milk you want in place of the milk (I like cashew milk)
  • coconut cream in place of the heavy cream
  • refined coconut oil for paleo/whole30 or for vegan, you can use vegan butter in place of the butter