Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are an easy recipe for creamy, delicious mashed potatoes that are made in less than 30 minutes from start to finish in an electric pressure cooker. 

If you have hung around me any amount of time, you know I love Easy Instant Pot Recipes and I love potatoes.

I really love mashed potatoes. From the PERFECT Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and even Pierogi Lasagna, there is something so comforting about simple mashed potatoes.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes can be time consuming to make. But that is not the case at all when it comes to Mashed Potatoes made in the Instant Pot.

With just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes from start to finish, delicious mashed potatoes are made easily right inside an electric pressure cooker.

How To Make Mashed Potatoes in Pressure Cooker

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch chunks.
2. Place potatoes in pressure cooker.
3. Add in stock with salt.
4. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
5. Once cook time has elapsed, allow pressure to release for 3-5 minutes.
6. Release any remaining pressure.
7. Using a hand held potato masher, mash the potatoes.
8. While the pressure cooker is still on warm, add in the cream and butter and mash until potatoes are creamy.
9. Add additional salt or pepper if desired.

To Make Dairy Free or Vegan Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

If you would like to have dairy free mashed potatoes, replace the milk with additional stock and instead of butter use a nondairy butter or olive oil.

Notes for the Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

• For the best mashed potatoes, use russet or yukon gold potatoes.
• Use heavy cream, half and half, or milk of any kind for these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
• Chicken or Vegetable Stock work to cook the potatoes in the pressure cooker. Do not use water, as the flavor for the mashed potatoes will not be as great.
• For best results, use a potato masher, NOT a mixer or immersion blender. This will keep your potatoes light and fluffy, instead of gummy.

Instant Pot Side Dishes

• Instant Pot Green Beans
• Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes come together easily with a few simple ingredients and the help of an electric pressure cooker. These creamy, mashed potatoes are made in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. 

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Pressure Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk/cream

Instructions

• Place potatoes in pressure cooker with stock and salt. 
• Place lid on pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. 
• Once cook time has elapsed, allow pressure to release naturally for 3-5 minutes, and then release the remaining pressure. 
• With a potato masher, mash potatoes. 
• Add in butter and 1/2 cup cream and mash until potatoes are creamy, adding in the remaining cream or milk as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings. 

Notes

• For the best mashed potatoes, use russet or yukon gold potatoes. 
• Use heavy cream, half and half, or milk of any kind for these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. 
• Chicken or Vegetable Stock work to cook the potatoes in the pressure cooker. Do not use water, as the flavor will not be as great. 
• For best results, use a potato masher, NOT a mixer or immersion blender. This will keep your potatoes light and fluffy. 

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 14mg 5%

Sodium 412mg 17%

Potassium 999mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 43g 14%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 5.3%

Vitamin C 15.7%

Calcium 7.5%

Iron 10.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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