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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the quintessential side dish made so much faster. We all know potato likes to take its sweet time, but with our Instant Pot it's finally met its match! These spuds are just as fluffy, creamy, and dreamy as the kind made on the stove, but in a fraction of the time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pound potatoes I used Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

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  1. Prep the potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes into the bottom of the instant pot.
  2. Cook the potatoes: Cover with the water and stir in the salt. Place the lid on the instant pot and set the valve to seal. Cook on manual pressure for 8 minutes. When the timer goes off, turn the instant pot off. Quick release the pressure from the pot.
  3. Finish the potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return to the instant pot.Add butter, buttermilk and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to cut your potatoes in cubes of equal size, this will ensure that they cook at the same time!
  • Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
  • You can also freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 10 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 444mg (19%) Potassium 964mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 506IU (10%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 444mg 19%
Potassium 964mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 506IU 10%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.