Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Description
The Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe highlights peeled and quartered russet potatoes steamed above water in the Instant Pot. Cooking under high pressure for 10 minutes softens potatoes for easy mashing. The addition of softened butter and warm milk blends in smoothly to create creamy mashed potatoes without excess liquid. Optional parsley or chives can be added for color and mild herb flavor. No water is drained; the retained cooking liquid helps keep the potatoes moist. This method produces reliable results and saves time.
The buttery richness combined with the fluffy texture from russet potatoes suits this recipe well. You can customize with more or less milk to achieve creamier or thicker mash. The salt seasoning is adjustable to taste before serving.
Serve the mashed potatoes alongside roast meats, vegetables, or any main dish where you want a smooth and classic potato side. They hold warmth well and can be stirred to refresh texture after resting.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs russet potato peeled and quartered (about 7 medium/large potatoes
- 1 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp of sea salt or added to taste
- 3/4 cup milk or added to desired consistency, warm
- 8 Tbsp butter softened or melted, unsalted
- 1 Tbsp parsley optional to garnish, or chives
Instructions
- Insert trivet into instant pot bowl. Add 1 cup water or chicken broth and add 1 tsp salt.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters (large enough that they won’t fall under the trivet (about 1-inch thickness). Place potatoes over the trivet, adding the largest pieces first (so they don’t fall through).
- Cover with lid, set the valve to ‘sealing’ position then cook on manual high pressure for 10 min with a quick release. Once pressure has released, remove the lid then remove the trivet using tongs or an oven mitt. Don’t drain the water.
- Mash with a potato masher then add the warm milk to your desired consistency. Finally, mix in the softened butter just until blended. For a smoother consistency, blend the potatoes with an electric hand mixer until no lumps remain. Season to taste with more salt if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 52g | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1213mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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