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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the best easy homemade creamy side dish for a crowd during the holiday season!
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the best easy homemade creamy side dish for a crowd during the holiday season!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Russet potatoes (6 large potatoes)
  • 2 cups water
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt to taste

Instructions

How to make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes:

  • Peal 6 large Russet potatoes and cut them into 4 pieces.
  • Put in an Instant Pot and add 2 cups of water.
  • Cover with a lid and cook on Manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Make sure that the venting knob is turned to “Sealing”!
  • When it is done, switch the knob to venting position and do a quick pressure release. Make sure the steam is fully released and the valve is completely down before opening the pot!
  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes.
  • Add butter, ½ cup of milk, salt and mix it in. Gradually add more milk until you get the perfect consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 19.7mg | Sodium: 25.2mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg