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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 5, 2018 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy and perfect every time. Make the easiest, best mashed potatoes ever in your pressure cooker!

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    instant pot mashed potatoes with butter in a white bowl

    These are the absolute easiest mashed potatoes on the planet. No joke. They remind me of my grandma's mashed potato recipe, and she made the best mashed potatoes ever!

    Before I bought my Instant Pot, I usually only made mashed potatoes for holiday dinners like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Peeling, chopping, boiling, draining -- a lot of work.

    But making mashed potatoes in the pressure cooker is so much easier. Even though this is just a side dish, it's truly one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes! Honestly, these Instant Pot mashed potatoes are easy and completely full proof!

    How to make the best mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot pressure cooker

    This is a no drain, no peel mashed potato recipe. Most of the water is used during the pressure cooking process, so there's no need to drain it. And, you use Yukon Gold potatoes, there's no need to peel them!

    What's the secret to the best mashed potatoes?

    • Use the right potatoes -- Yukon Gold or russets are perfect, while red potatoes are better for salad
    • Warm your cream and butter before mashing the potatoes
    • Use a potato masher or ricer -- not a hand mixer

    First, wash and cut the potatoes into quarters. Then, add a trivet to the instant pot, along with the water.

     

    cut potatoes in instant pot

    How long do you cook potatoes in the Instant Pot?

    For mashed potatoes, 10 minutes is perfect! If you do peel and dice your potatoes, you can cook them for about 5 minutes.

    After cooking,  reach in and remove the trivet (using hot mitts). Then push the potatoes over to one side, and add the cream and butter. This lets the cream warm up.

    potatoes with cream and butter in instant pot

    Next, use a potato masher to start mashing the potatoes. Keep going until they're creamy and fluffy, and the lumps are gone. You'll have some texture from the skins.

    mash potatoes in instant pot with potato masher

    before serving, sample the potatoes and add some sea salt and pepper to taste. You can serve them with a pat of butter on top!

    creamy instant pot mashed potatoes on fork

    Looking for more Instant Pot Potato Recipes?

    • Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Potato Salad

    The Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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    instant pot mashed potatoes with butter in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Published by Dee
    Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy and perfect every time. Make the easiest, best mashed potatoes ever in your pressure cooker!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    pressure time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 122 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and quartered
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
    • additional salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Wash potatoes, and cut into quarters. Add water to the Instant Pot, and place trivet inside 
    • Place cut potatoes on top of trivet, and season with sea salt
    • Put lid on pressure cooker, turn vent to Sealing, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then begin counting down and cook for 10 minutes
    • When pot beeps,  turn valve to Venting for quick release. When pin drops, open lid, and using hot mitts, remove trivet
    • Push potatoes to 1 side, and add heavy cream and butter, stir slightly, and allow to warm and sit for a minute  
    • Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until fluffy and smooth. Season to taste, and serve

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    Notes

    Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. If using 8 quart, increase water to 2 cups.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 122kcalFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 17mgVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 17mg
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    1. Miz Helen says

      November 12, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      These are great mashed potatoes, and look so easy!Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    2. James says

      November 07, 2018 at 6:45 am

      Made these last night. Super easy and delicious.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 07, 2018 at 7:47 am

        Awesome! So glad you liked them, James!

    3. Jamielyn says

      November 06, 2018 at 8:50 am

      These look so creamy and delicious! Need to try making them in my instant pot!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 06, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        Thanks! I'm making them this way from now on. 🙂

    4. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      November 06, 2018 at 8:03 am

      This looks like a great addition to our Thanksgiving menu!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Catalina says

      November 06, 2018 at 2:06 am

      I love easy and quick side dishes! Now I know what I'll have for dinner tonight!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Chrissie Baker says

      November 06, 2018 at 2:02 am

      Oh, how delicious this potato recipe looks! That looks so warm and comforting! Cannot wait to try this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 06, 2018 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks, Chrissie. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

    7. Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says

      November 05, 2018 at 6:42 pm

      I haven't tried them in the IP. I am excited to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 06, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        They're so much easier this way -- love it! 🙂

    8. Amanda says

      November 05, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Such an amazing recipe! The picture is making my mouth water!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 06, 2018 at 9:48 pm

        Thanks so much, Amanda. We loved these!

    9. Demeter says

      November 05, 2018 at 11:27 am

      This is such a holiday must have! Love that I can free up my stovetop and make this in the IP!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 06, 2018 at 9:47 pm

        The IP is going to make holidays so much easier! 🙂

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