The Very Best Instant Pot Baby Potatoes

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, sometimes the most simple recipes end up being the best. Let’s take these itty bitty potatoes for example. A little butter, salt, and pepper (and a sprinkling of fresh herbs if you like), combined with my cooking technique, will result in the tastiest little orbs you’ve ever had. And the texture of these potatoes is simply amazing… the skins burst open in your mouth to reveal a super tender and creamy interior. It’s hard to describe how awesome they are so I hope you’ll give them a try.

Start by washing bite-size potatoes (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter). Place the potatoes in a steam basket and place it in an instant pot. Add 1 cup of water.

Seal the instant pot and set it on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 15 minutes, being sure the “keep warm” function is activated. When done, allow the pressure to release naturally (about 10 minutes) before opening the Instant Pot. You can also keep the IP closed for up to an hour and the potatoes will stay nice and warm.

When I’m ready to serve, I very carefully toss the potatoes with melted butter, salt, pepper, and if using, freshly chopped herbs, using a soft silicone or rubber spatula to prevent damaging the tender potatoes.

Items used to make this recipe:

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The Very Best Instant Pot Baby Potatoes

makes 1 pound

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds bite-size potatoes, washed

• 1 cup water

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

• kosher salt and pepper to taste

• optional: freshly chopped parsley and/or chives

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a steam basket.

2. Place steam basket and 1 cup of water in an Instant Pot.

3. Seal Instant Pot and cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 15 minutes, being sure the “keep warm” feature is activated.

4. Allow pressure to release naturally for at least 10 minutes, or allow them to “keep warm” for up to an hour.

5. To serve, carefully toss the tender potatoes with melted butter, salt, pepper, and optional chopped fresh herbs using a soft silicone or rubber spatula.

Note

• To double the recipe, use an 8-quart Instant Pot.

Keto Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy

Bangers and Mash is a British meal traditionally made with mashed potatoes, but today I’ve opted to switch out the potatoes for mashed loaded cauliflower in order to make the meal more keto-friendly. Don’t get me wrong, potatoes are my all-time favorite vegetable, but for 1/5 the carb load, I don’t mind subbing cauliflower now and then. With yummy additions like cheese and bacon, I promise you won’t miss the spuds.

Items used to make this recipe:

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Keto Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy

makes 6 servings

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

FOR THE BANGERS:

• Irish-style bangers

• olive oil

FOR THE ONION GRAVY:

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons water

FOR THE MASHED CAULIFLOWER:

• 1 pound cauliflower florets, steamed

• 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• garnish: sliced scallions or chopped chives

Directions

TO MAKE THE BANGERS:

1. Drizzle olive oil in a heavy-bottom skillet and brown bangers on each side; remove from pan and make onions in the same skillet, without cleaning the skillet.

TO MAKE THE ONION GRAVY:

1. In the same skillet used to cook bangers, melt the butter and saute the onions until they are caramelized, stirring frequently.

2. Add water to deglaze pan and return bangers; simmer until bangers are heated through.

TO MAKE THE MASHED CAULIFLOWER:

1. Mash together the hot steamed cauliflower, cheddar cheese, butter, sour cream, and crumbled bacon; taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

2. Garnish with sliced scallions or chopped chives if desired.

Nutritional stats for one serving of mashed cauliflower (recipe serves 6):

• calories 199

• protein 8g

• fat 17g

• total carbs 5g

• fiber 2g

• net carbs 3g