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Mashed Potatoes in Instant Pot

These instant pot mashed potatoes turn out smooth and creamy every time, with almost none of the work regular mashed potatoes take. One pot, a handful of ingredients, and dinner's mashed potatoes are done in under 30 minutes.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 10 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Time for Instant Pot to Pressurize 10 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes cubed or quartered, or Yukon Gold
  • water enough to cover 1 inch over the potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt use less if using chicken bouillon granules
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups heavy cream half & half or milk, (I use heavy cream) See Note*
  • 1 chicken bouillon granules optional

Instructions

  • Prep Potatoes: Wash potatoes, peel them (optional), and cut into quarters.
  • Place the cut potatoes in the Instant Pot {6 Quart} and add water until the potatoes are covered with 1 inch of water. Add salt and chicken bouillon, if using.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and close the pressure release valve. Select manual/High pressure and cook at high pressure for 9 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is complete, and the timer beeps. Open the vent valve and quick-release the pressure.
  • Carefully open the lid. Drain the water off the potatoes in a colander. Add the potatoes back into the Instant Pot.
  • Add the heavy cream, butter, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash with an electric hand mixer or potato masher, being careful not to overmash, which can make the potatoes gummy instead of smooth. Taste and adjust salt and seasonings as needed.

Notes

  • No need to cut the potatoes into small chunks. Large rounds cook just as well and save you a step. I usually quarter them.
  • This recipe can be doubled in a 6 or 8-quart Instant Pot.
  • Slowly add cream: I start with 1 cup of cream and add more until the potatoes reach the desired consistency. 
  • The time for the Instant Pot to reach pressure may vary by model.
  • Additional add-ins:
    • Chicken Bouillon: This adds a subtle savory flavor.
    • Sour Cream: Replace 1/2 cup of cream with sour cream.
    • Garlic Powder: If you'd like garlic mashed potatoes, add in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder (or to taste).

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

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes/