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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the quickest and easiest way to make perfectly cooked and silky smooth mashed potatoes.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
8 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 people as a side dish
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Russet potatoes 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 warm milk or added to desired consistency
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter softened or melted
  • 1 Tbsp parsley or chives (optional to garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Insert trivet into instant pot bowl. Add 1 cup water or chicken broth and add 1 tsp salt.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbs 52g Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Potassium 1213mg (35%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% 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.