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a bowl of colcannon topped with bacon and scallions

Instant Pot Colcannon

Instant Pot Colcannon is an Irish potato and cabbage dish, that's made in under 20 minutes. It's the perfect side dish come St. Patricks day, or enjoy with dinner any day of the year.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 head cabbage sliced
  • 4 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 slices cooked bacon optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Saute onions and cabbage. Set the instant pot to saute. Melt butter and saute onions and cabbage until softened - about 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook. Cook high pressure for 5 minutes. Do a quick release until the float valve falls then add the milk and mash the potatoes. Season to taste.
  • Serve. Sprinkle with bacon, green onions, and extra butter if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg