Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make in the Instant Pot you’ll never want to make them another way.

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This recipe costs about $6.81 to make. The recipe makes 8 servings and costs approximately $0.85 per serving.

Ingredients AND RECIPE COST

– Russet potatoes – $3.99 – Sour cream – $1.19 – Unsalted butter – $1.12 – Half-and-half – $0.37 PER SERVING COST: $0.85 PER SERVING COST: $0.85 RECIPE COST: $6.81 RECIPE COST: $6.81 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Clean, peel, and cut potatoes into quarters.

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Place the potatoes in an Instant Pot.

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Cover chopped potatoes with water.

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Add 2 teaspoons salt. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal. Cook on manual setting for 12 minutes.

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