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    Soulfully Made » Sides » Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Nikki Lee Published:October 18, 2017 | Updated: September 1, 2021

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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - pressure cooked, one pot mashed potatoes that are hands down the most creamy, luscious and fluffy potatoes you will ever eat!

    A close up of these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a white bowl

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    This may sound a little dramatic, but these are the best potatoes ya'll and they are now my all time favorite way to make them. I no longer dread making "real" potatoes for a weeknight meal. Anyone else out there snuck in some instant potatoes from time to time??

    These are so quick and you can get them started while putting together the main dish. AND they are perfect for the holidays when you are scrambling to find a burner or more oven room!  Who else can relate to that?

    You will need a pressure cooker for this (but you can boil them on stove top if you do not have one) and I personally use a 6 quart Instant Pot. I was skeptical for so many years and just have bought one in the last few months. Now I know why my grandmother loved her pressure cooker!

    These potatoes were peeled, cubed, cooked and on the table in less than 30 minutes. Don't ya just love that?

    How to make the Creamiest Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Wash, peel, and cube potatoes. Put them in the Instant Pot and cover with water about 1 inch over your potatoes. Add in salt, if desired. Close and lock lid. Turn vent to closed. Set on Manual High for 8 minutes.

    a closeup of uncooked chopped white potatoes for this instant pot mashed potatoes recipe

    When cooking time is complete. Quick release (manually open to release pressure) the valve. I like to place a damp cloth over mine. Drain potatoes and then put them back into the Instant Pot.

    a closeup of cooked chopped white potatoes for this instant pot mashed potatoes recipe

    Add butter and heavy cream to potatoes. Beat with a hand mixer or potato masher (I use electric hand mixer).

    a closeup of creamy smooth mashed potatoes for this instant pot mashed potatoes recipe

    Serve these glorious potatoes y'all. They are so creamy and good enough for a special occasion but easy enough for a weeknight meal!

    a closeup of creamy, smooth mashed potatoes in a white bowl with chopped parsley for this instant pot mashed potatoes recipe


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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Author: Nikki Lee
    5 from 3 votes
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - pressure cooked, one pot mashed potatoes that are hands down the most creamy, luscious and fluffy potatoes you will ever eat!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Instant Pot
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 275 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 lbs Potatoes, cubed or quartered
    • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon white or black pepper, (or to taste)
    • 1 to 1 ½ cups heavy cream, half & half or milk, (I use heavy cream) See Note*

    Instructions
     

    • Wash, peel and cube potatoes. Put potatoes in Instant Pot {6 Quart} and cover with water until potatoes with 1 inch of water. Add in salt. Close and lock lid. Turn vent to closed. Set on Manual High for 8 minutes.
    • When cooking time is complete. Quick release (manually open to release pressure) the valve. I like to place a damp cloth over mine. 
    • Drain water off potatoes in a collander. Add back into Instant Pot.
    • Add butter, heavy cream, and pepper, if desired, to potatoes. Beat with a hand mixer or potato masher (I use electric hand mixer). Taste and adjust salt if needed.

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    *I start with 1 cup of cream and add to that until the potatoes are the consistancy desired. ** If you want to make these on the stove top, boil potatoes until fork tender. Usually about 45 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 g Calories: 275 kcal Carbohydrates: 29 g Protein: 7 g Fat: 16 g Saturated Fat: 10 g Cholesterol: 55 mg Sodium: 521 mg Fiber: 6 g Sugar: 1 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Gail Marie says

      November 21, 2021 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Thank you sweet friend for this time saving and delicious recipe!

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      • Nikki Lee says

        November 29, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Thank you for trying it, my friend! I love how easy it makes mashed potatoes!

        Reply
    2. Linda says

      October 18, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      It works even better to put just a cup of water in the Instant Pot and place the potatoes in a steamer basket. The potatoes stay so dry!

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      • [email protected] says

        October 18, 2017 at 6:19 pm

        I will have to try this too! These turn our perfect every time, but I love to try new ways to do things! Thank you so much Linda!! Hope you come back again soon 🙂

        Reply

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