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Effortless Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Effortless Instant Pot Mashed PotatoesIt really doesn't get easier than these pressure cooker mashed potatoes where you simply add water and potatoes to an instant pot, push a button and walk away. They're so quick and easy (and just as delicious as our traditional mashed potatoes recipe). You can even make this a meal by cooking a meatloaf right on top of the potatoes! Check out my instant pot meatloaf recipe or browse all of my favorite Instant Pot recipes.
How to make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes:
Cook Potatoes: Peel potatoes or keep the skins on if you prefer. Cut into quarters and add to instant pot. Pour water and salt on top of potatoes and secure lid. Pressure cook on manual/high pressure for 10 minutes then natural release for 3-5 minutes. Quick release the rest.
Mash: Drain any remaining water from the pot. Add milk, sour cream, bouillon paste, butter, salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes until all ingredients are incorporated and fluffy, just don't over mash them or they get gummy. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
Make Ahead and Storage Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Follow the recipe then keep mashed potatoes in the instant pot on the warm setting for an hour or two before serving. Stir and add a few splashes of milk if needed when it's time to serve. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Rewarm on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to make them creamy again, and season with additional seasonings, as needed.
Recipe Variations:
- Stove Top Mashed Potatoes
- Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes: Swap butter out for dairy-free butter and use chicken broth instead of milk and sour cream.
Serve With:
- Hamburger Gravy
- Easy Roast Chicken
- Easy, No-Fuss, Thanksgiving Turkey
- Garlic Chicken
- BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Marinated Flank Steak
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Slow Cooker Ribs
- Spatchcock Chicken
- Beef Tenderloin Roast
- Cottage Pie
- Prime Rib
- Baked Salmon
- Mini Meatloaf
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Recipe
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold of russet potatoes*
- 1 cup water*
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt , or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup milk , any kind
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste , optional, for flavor
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Wash potatoes, peel them (optional) and cut into quarters.
- Add to instant pot: water, potatoes and salt.
- Cook: Secure the instant pot lid and close the pressure release valve. Select manual/High pressure and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 3-5 minutes, and then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Season: Carefully open the lid and drain any extra water. Add the milk, sour cream, butter, bouillon paste, and salt and pepper. Gently Mash everything until combined, but be careful not to over mash the potatoes, which can make them "gummy" instead of fluffy. Taste and add more seasonings, as needed.
- Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Rewarm on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to make them creamy again, and season with additional seasonings, as needed.
Notes
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I originally shared this recipe February 2019. Updated November 2021 and November 2024.
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Have made this recipe many times now😁; today I don’t have sour cream, only Greek yogurt. Would that work?
I usually use that teaspoon of bullion. When I do, guests will ask what I put in, that they are “extra”.
These were the best mashed potatoes I’ve ever made by far! Such an easy recipe.
I only have a crock pot. How long do you cook them and will it work as good in my crock pot
I was sceptical about making mashed potatoes in my new Instant Pot but after reading these reviews I’m going to give it a try!
I plan to give my Instant Pot a run for it’s money. She’s gonna be cooking a lot of great meals for me, the hubs, family and friends.
I’ll have to give her a name after all she’s a member of the family now!🤗😋👍🍅🍆🌽🌶🍗🍲🍜🍛🍝🍠
Linda, my husband says I love the IP more than him, that in the case of a fire, I’d grab the IP before alerting the rest of the fam or him…
So easy and so yummy, thanks!
They turned out great! Thank you!
I used Russets because that’s what I had on hand. Turned out great. I put the chicken bullion paste in the water. I really like not having to drain the potatoes!!
Do you not drain the water that the potatoes cooked in before adding other ingredients?
If there is a lot of water left, then yes, drain it. never have too much water left.
Ugh…little late for me to look for this “tip” … 😰
This is the only way I make mashed potatoes, now!! THANKS for the recipe!!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks Heidi!
Have made this recipe twice now (once with russet potatoes and once with Yukon gold) and they turned out great both times!
So good and perfectly cooked every time!