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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are fluffy, creamy, and perfect every time! They're so easy to make in the Instant Pot you'll never want to make them another way.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Instant Pot, mashed potatoes
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
minutes
Total Time
27
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
people
Calories
224
kcal
Author
Jillian - a Food Folks and Fun original!
Cost
$6.81
Equipment
Pressure Cooker
measuring cups and spoons
potato masher
liquid measuring cup
mixing spoon
cutting board
chef's knife
Ingredients
MASHED POTATOES:
5
pounds
russet potatoes
Water to cover potatoes
about 4-5 cups
2
teaspoons
salt
1-2
teaspoons
salt
adjust for taste
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
optional
½-1
teaspoons
black pepper
adjust for taste
1
cup
sour cream
½
cup
unsalted butter
½
cup
half-and-half or milk
FOR SERVING:
Butter
optional
Chives
optional
Parsley
optional
Shredded cheese
optional
Bacon bits
optional
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
PREP POTATOES:
Clean, peel, and cut potatoes into quarters.
Place the potatoes in an Instant Pot insert and cover with water.
Add 2 teaspoons salt.
PRESSURE COOK POTATOES.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal.
Cook on manual setting for 12 minutes.
Release steam right away.
Potatoes should be fork tender, drain, and add back to Instant Pot.
MAKE MASHED POTATOES:
Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash potatoes until desired consistency.
Heat butter and sour cream in a microwave-safe measuring cup in the microwave for 30-90 seconds or until hot.
Add seasonings to the potatoes.
Remove the butter mixture from the microwave and pour it over the drained potatoes.
Blend or mash potatoes until well combined.
Gradually add milk until you reach your desired consistency.
SERVE:
Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
Serving:
1.25
cup
|
Calories:
224
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
51
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
0.2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
14
mg
|
Potassium:
1182
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
3
IU
|
Vitamin C:
16
mg
|
Calcium:
37
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg