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instant pot mashed potatoes with butter in a white bowl
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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

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

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 122kcal | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 17mg | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg