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An Instant Pot filled with creamy mashed potatoes and garnished with butter and parsley.
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5 from 3 votes

Mashed Potatoes in Instant Pot

Instant Pot mashed potatoes turn out smooth and creamy every time, without babysitting a pot on the stove. One pot, a handful of ingredients, and they're done in under 25 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
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules optional (1 cube or 1 packet)
  • 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*

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.  Some potatoes are just a little drier in nature, so adjust until nice and creamy.
  • 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).
Gluten-Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These are naturally gluten-free. If using bouillon, be sure it is labeled gluten-free.

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/