Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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If you haven’t gotten on the Instant Pot/Pressure Craze by now you really should. One of the first things I made was instant pot mashed potatoes. I have 2 in my house and I don’t know how I lived without them. Saving time is a bonus! Plus less time mashing means more time making cocktails!

Yes, I know mashed potatoes are easy to make on the stove. I will never make them on the stovetop again. Here’s why…..I only use 1 cup of liquid compared to a whole pot of water. I have never had the Instant Pot boil over and make a mess on my stovetop. The potatoes cook in 6 minutes. I can leave the potatoes after mashing in the Instant Pot to keep warm while I finish the rest of my dinner.

I reheated leftover Pork and Sauerkraut for dinner last night. What goes with pork and sauerkraut potatoes of course. It tasted like I made the whole meal from scratch.

These mashed potatoes are the perfect side to these Instant Pot Apple Ribs – Meats-Beets-Bubbles (meatsbeetsandbubbles.com) If you find yourself with more potatoes than you know what to do with check out these ideas 15 Best Ways to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes (thepioneerwoman.com).

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

The potatoes are cooked in 6 minutes plus a few more minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. I can leave the potatoes after mashing in the Instant Pot to keep warm while I finish the rest of my dinner.

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Don’t forget about the time it takes for your Instant Pot to come to pressure 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 3 lbs Potatoes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 3 Tbsp Butter
• 1/2 cup Milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Peel potatoes and cube.
• Add chicken broth to the liner of Instant Pot then add potatoes-no trivet needed
• Put lid on Instant Pot and set the knob to the sealing position
• Set Instant Pot for 6 minutes on manual
• When Instant Pot beeps use quick release to relieve the pressure
• Use hand masher to mash potatoes in the pot and add milk to your desired consistency
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in
• Add butter and serve

Notes

Side Note

I use almond milk because we have lactose issues in our house and it tastes great.  You can add more milk and butter to your desired consistency. 

Keyword Instant Pot, mashed potato, potato