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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Three Different Ways! We Have Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Bacon and Garlic Mashed All Made In Your Instant Pot!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 361 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs about 7 1/2 c. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 3/4 c. warm milk or half and half
  • salt & pepper to taste
Cheddar Bacon
  • 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. cooked and crumbled bacon
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

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  1. For traditional mashed potatoes place the rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add potatoes to the pot. Pour water over top. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure. Drain the potatoes. Place potatoes back in pot and mix with a hand mixer or potato masher. Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 
  2. For cheddar bacon mashed potatoes place the rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add potatoes to the pot. Pour water over top. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure. Drain the potatoes. Place potatoes back in pot and mix with a hand mixer or potato masher. Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper, cheddar cheese and bacon. Stir to combine. 
  3. For traditional garlic potatoes start by sauteeing the minced garlic in 2 Tbsp butter using the saute function on the instant pot for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove garlic and butter from IP and set aside. Place the rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add potatoes to the pot. Pour water over top. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure. Drain the potatoes. Place potatoes back in pot and mix with a hand mixer or potato masher. Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper and garlic butter that was reserved. Stir to combine. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 536mg (22%) Potassium 605mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 640IU (13%) Vitamin C 13.4mg (15%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 536mg 22%
Potassium 605mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 640IU 13%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

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