Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the easiest, fluffiest and creamiest mashed potatoes you will ever try. The perfect side dish with this foolproof recipe.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make, guys, they are seriously amazing! I love mashed potatoes so much, they are the perfect comfort food for me. I make them for all the holidays and many times for dinner as my kid is such a huge fan too. I love my mashed potatoes very creamy, rich and fluffy. With this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe, you will have a side dish that is easy and very tasty. You can make them healthier or pile them with your favorite topping. I am a huge fan of stirring in some Ranch dressing and sprinkling some bacon crumbs on top. Yum!

Instant Pot recipes you can serve with mashed potatoes:

• Instant Pot Short Ribs
• Instant Pot Garlic Sesame Chicken
• Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken
• Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
• Instant Pot Corned Beef

What type of potatoes should I use to make mashed potatoes?

Idaho or Russet potatoes are the best choice as they are high in starch and low in moisture. They will result in fluffier and creamier mashed potatoes.

Can I make mashed potatoes in the pressure cooker?

Yes, you totally can and this recipe is easy to follow and you will end up with delicious mashed potatoes. The great thing about cooking mashed potatoes in the pressure cooker is that it takes only 12 minutes to cook them. You can make them ahead of time, or cook them on the side while you are working on other dishes.

How can I make creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?

I like to add heavy cream and butter to mine, for the creamiest and most comforting taste and texture. If you want the mashed potatoes extra fluffy, you can use a hand mixer to fluff them up.

What is a “Quick Release”?

A quick pressure release is when you open the valve and allow the steam to release quickly. If you’re using an Instant Pot, you turn the valve from sealing to venting to release the pressure. Make sure you don’t stand over the steam as it is very hot.

How can I make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Healthier?

To cut on the calories, you can add skim milk, a few tablespoons of whipped butter and light sour cream to them.

How do I make Ranch Mashed Potatoes?

After I mash the potatoes, I like to stir in 1/2 cup of Ranch salad dressing, they taste amazing!

How to reheat mashed potatoes?

Add them to a microwave safe dish and  heat them at half power for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the potatoes are hot, stir well, and add additional  warm cream or milk and butter, as needed. Stir well to combine.

Mashed Potatoes Toppings:

• Chopped green onion
• Bacon crumbs
• Chopped chives
• Sliced jalapeños
• Cheddar cheese
• Crumbled blue cheese
• Chopped parsley
• Sour cream
• Herbed butter
• French fried onions
• Caramelized onions
• Caramelized mushrooms

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Tips:

• I used a 6q Instant Pot for this recipe.
• I prefer to drain the water after I cook the potatoes and add back as needed, to avoid making the mashed potatoes too watery.
• You can use whole milk or skim milk instead of heavy cream. I prefer to use the cream as it makes the creamiest and most rich mashed potatoes.
• I like to use unsalted butter, but if you use salted, make sure you add if first and after that the salt, to avoid ending up with salty potatoes.
• To make the mashed potatoes fluffier, you can use a mixer to fluff them up.
• Use garlic powder for garlic mashed potatoes, or some caramelized mashed garlic.

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Pressure Time

8 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the easiest, fluffiest and creamiest mashed potatoes you will ever try. The perfect side dish with this foolproof recipe.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Catalina Castravet

Ingredients

• 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cream or milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Optional:
• 1/2 cup Ranch salad dressing

Instructions

1. Add water to the pot, make sure you use at least the minimum amount required for your pot size.
2. Place peeled and chopped potatoes in the Instant Pot and season with a bit of salt and some pepper.
3. Put the lid on, close it and set the valve to “Sealing” position.
4. Press the Manual button and using the +/- buttons set the cooking time to 12 minutes.
5. It may take a while for the pot to come to pressure, because of the high volume of potatoes. That is ok, make sure the valve is sealed.
6. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking and it beeps, do a Quick Pressure Release by turning the valve to Venting position.
7. Once the pressure has vented, open the lid, carefully remove the pot and drain the water, save about 1 cup.
8. Add back the pot to the cooker, and while the potatoes are still hot, add the butter and stir.
9. Heat the cream or milk in the microwave for 30 seconds and add it to the pot as well.
10. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes right into the pot, add salt and pepper to taste. Add garlic powder if you are using it.
11. To make the potatoes fluffier, you can use a hand mixer to fluff them up.
12. If you want the potatoes thinner in texture, you can add a little of the reserved water or more milk or cream.
13. At this point, stir in the Ranch salad dressing if you want to make Ranch mashed potatoes.

14. Enjoy!