Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
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5
Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Description
Red and Yukon Gold potatoes are quartered and placed on a steamer rack inside the Instant Pot with a cup of water beneath. Cooked on high pressure for 10 minutes, the potatoes become tender quickly. After releasing pressure and removing excess liquid, potatoes are mashed with butter, cream cheese, sour cream, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cheddar cheese is folded into the mash for a mild sharpness and creaminess.
The mashed potatoes are served garnished with grated cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and chopped green onions, contributing crispness and flavor at the top. This loaded variation elevates simple mashed potatoes into a rich side dish suitable for family dinners or holiday meals.
Alternative cooking methods include slow cooker or stove-top boiling. The recipe provides flexibility depending on kitchen equipment and timing. Seasoning can be adjusted to taste for salt and pepper. Serving immediately preserves the creamy texture and toppings.
Ingredients
For cooking potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds red potatoes cleaned and quartered
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potato cleaned and quartered
- 1 cup water
For mashing potatoes:
- 3 TBS butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt maybe more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated, medium or sharp
For topping potatoes:
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ cup Bacon crumbles
- 3 talks green onion chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Notes
- Slow cooker method: cook quartered potatoes in ¾ cup liquid on high 3 hours or low 6 hours, then mash as instructed.
- Stove top method: boil small cubed potatoes about 15 minutes until tender before mashing.
- Use freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste for best seasoning control.
- Serve immediately for best texture and topping freshness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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