Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain Method)
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Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain Method)
Description
The recipe for Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes involves peeling and quartering five pounds of russet potatoes, then placing them in the Instant Pot with one cup of water or broth and salt. Cooking under pressure for 12 minutes softens the potatoes without water loss from draining, retaining nutrients and flavor. After quick releasing the steam, the potatoes are mashed directly in the pot.
Mixing melted butter and sour cream adds richness while optional garlic powder and black pepper season the dish. Adding half-and-half or milk gradually adjusts the consistency to creamy perfection. The result is smooth mashed potatoes with a good balance of savory seasoning and creamy texture.
This dish can be served as a classic side for many meals and topped with additions like chives, parsley, bacon bits, or cheese for variety.
If the potatoes are not fully tender after the initial cooking time, an additional minute of steaming is recommended for thorough cooking.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potato cleaned, peeled, and cut into cubes
- 1 cup water or broth
- 2 teaspoons salt
SEASONINGS
- 1-2 teaspoons salt adjust for taste (additional to above)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½-1 teaspoons black pepper adjust for taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter unsalted, 1 stick
- ½ cup half-and-half or milk
Instructions
- Wash potatoes, peel, and cut in quarters.
- Place potatoes in the inner insert of an Instant Pot and add water or broth.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Place lid on the Instant Pot and put the valve in the seal position.
- Cook on steam or manual setting for 12 minutes.
- Carefully release the steam when the timer beeps, and remove the lid.
- Potatoes should be fork tender. Mash with a potato masher or hand blender.
- In a microwave safe dish or on the stove top in a small pan melt the butter and sour cream together.
- Add seasonings to the potatoes and the warmed butter sour cream mixture.
- Blend until well combined. Gradually add additional milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with additional toppings; chives, parsley, butter, bacon bits or cheese.
Notes
- If potatoes remain firm after 12 minutes, steam them for an additional minute in the Instant Pot.
- Use russet potatoes for a fluffy texture suited to mashed potatoes.
- Gradually add half-and-half or milk to reach desired consistency without making the mash too thin.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 786mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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