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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 20-30 minutes (including pressure release)
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy creamy mashed potatoes with minimal effort. The pressure cooker ensures fluffy, buttery potatoes in just a fraction of the time, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of russet potatoes (or Yukon Gold potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup of water or chicken broth (for added flavor)
  • 1/2 cup of milk (or more depending on desired consistency)
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks, roughly 2 inches in size.
  2. Place the potato chunks into the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water or chicken broth to the pot.
  3. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to ‘sealing.’ Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ setting and set the timer for 8 minutes on high pressure.
  4. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to ‘venting.’ Wait until the pressure fully releases, and then carefully remove the lid.
  5. Drain any excess liquid from the pot (if necessary). Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the cooked potatoes. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
  6. If you’d like extra creaminess, mix in the sour cream at this point.
  7. Once the potatoes are mashed, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra creaminess, increase the amount of butter and milk, or add sour cream, cream cheese, or even cream.Frozen potatoes can be used, though you may need to increase the cooking time slightly. Be sure to check for doneness.You can add garlic, cheese, or fresh herbs like chives for extra flavor.Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore the creamy texture.If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can boil the potatoes on the stove and mash them traditionally.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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