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Mashed potatoes, topped with butter and chopped parsley in a bowl.
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe 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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • Cooking. My timing for cooking is based on the size of my potatoes. I take regular large Russet potatoes and cut them in 4 pieces. If your pieces are smaller, you can reduce the cooking time.
  • Cooking Liquid. I usually just use water, but you can easily substitute it with chicken and vegetable stock for more flavor.
  • Make them extra creamy. If you like your mashed potatoes richer and creamier, you can cut on milk and add some heavy cream, sour cream, or even cream cheese.
  • How to store? You can keep it in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about 3 days.

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