These homemade Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and they are so easy to make in the pressure cooker. If you hate making mashed potatoes then this Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potato Recipe is sure to change your mind! These delicious mashed potatoes are great for so many meals. Try them today!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Delicious: After making mashed potatoes in the Instant pot, you'll never want to make them any other way.
- Perfect For Holiday Season: Put this Instant Pot Mashed potatoes recipe on your favorites list, it's a great recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime you want to cook up some mash to compliment your dish!
- Super Easy: I'm sure you will love this easy mashed potatoes recipe! I sure do!
📋 Ingredients
Here are the items you will need to make mashed potatoes. We used organic Idaho Potatoes but you can use another type of potato if you please.
- Organic Idaho Potatoes: Are starchy and fluffy, making them perfect for a creamy, smooth mash.
- Heavy Cream: Adds a rich, velvety texture to the mashed potatoes, giving them that indulgent quality we all love.
- Butter: Enhances the flavor of the potatoes and contributes to the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the potatoes, making the dish more savory and balanced.
- Pepper: Adds a little kick to the mashed potatoes, providing a subtle contrast to their creaminess.
- Water: Is essential for pressure cooking the potatoes in the Instant Pot, ensuring they're tender and easy to mash.
- Chives: Add a slight oniony flavor and a pop of color, making the dish visually appealing and adding an extra layer of flavor.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Butter and Cream: If you prefer more butter, cream, salt, or pepper with your Potatoes, add a little more until the desired amount is reached. Add additional amounts a little at a time for best results.
- Sour Cream: Some like to add a tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese for an added layer of creaminess.
- Red Potatoes: Switch to russet potatoes or red skin mashed potatoes for a more earthy recipe.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?
Step One: Peel the potatoes, and cut them into small cubed or bite-size pieces.
Step Two: Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot, and cover them with water.
Step Three: Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to 'SEALING'. Press the 'STEAM' button, and set the time for 7 minutes.
Step Four: When the potatoes are done, the Instant Pot will beep and go to the 'OFF' setting. With a pot holder, turn the pressure valve to 'VENTING', and release the pressure - quick release. When all the pressure has been released, the float valve will drop down, and you can remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
Step Five: Drain off any excess water. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the potatoes, and stir, and mash with a potato masher.
Step Six: Add the cream and butter, and stir well, mashing any lumps that are left. Top with chives. Serve mashed potatoes warm and enjoy.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds for the best texture. These varieties break down easily and absorb butter and milk more effectively, creating a smoother, creamier mash.
- Even Cooking: Cut your potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure they cook evenly in the Instant Pot. Smaller chunks will cook faster and more uniformly, preventing any undercooked or overcooked pieces.
- Quick Release: For the best texture in your Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, be sure to use a quick release of pressure after cooking. This helps prevent the potatoes from becoming overcooked and too watery, ensuring they stay perfectly fluffy and ready to mash!
💭 FAQs
If you are looking for the best potatoes to mash, then russets would be your best bet. If you don’t have russets on hand, you can use Yukon Gold. When you use a waxy potato, the mashed potatoes don’t come out that good.
The above easy mashed potatoes recipe makes approximately 8 – 10 servings
Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
For longer storage, freeze mashed potatoes in portions using airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 10-12 months.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite meals to serve with mashed potatoes:
- Beef Stroganoff: Tender strips of beef in a creamy mushroom sauce, served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
- Roast Chicken: Juicy roasted chicken with crispy skin, served alongside fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Shepherd's Pie: Ground meat cooked with vegetables in a savory sauce, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly.
- Meatloaf: Classic meatloaf served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and green beans for a comforting meal.
- Salisbury Steak: Seasoned ground beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes.
- Braised Short Ribs: Succulent short ribs braised until tender in a flavorful sauce, served atop creamy mashed potatoes.
- Pork Chops: Pan-seared or grilled pork chops served with mashed potatoes and a side of steamed vegetables.
- Meatballs: Homemade meatballs simmered in a marinara or gravy sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Organic Idaho Potatoes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- Water To Cover Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Chives For Garnish
Instructions
- Peel the Potatoes, and cut them in small cubed or bite size pieces. Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot, and cover them with water.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to ‘SEALING’. Press the ‘STEAM’ button, and set the time for 7 minutes.
- When the potatoes are done, the Instant Pot will beep and go to the ‘OFF’ setting. With a pot holder, turn the pressure valve to ‘VENTING’, and release the pressure – quick release.
- When all the pressure has been released, the float valve will drop down, and you can remove the lid to the Instant Pot. Drain off any excess water.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the Potatoes, and stir, and mash with a Potato masher.
- Add the cream and butter, and stir well, mashing any lumps that are left. Top with Chives. Serve immediately
Notes
- Additions: If you prefer more butter, cream, salt, or pepper with your Potatoes, add a little more until the desired amount is reached. Add additional amounts a little at a time for best results.
- Quick Release: For the best texture in your Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, be sure to use a quick release of pressure after cooking. This helps prevent the potatoes from becoming overcooked and too watery, ensuring they stay perfectly fluffy and ready to mash!
I have no idea what an instant pot is, but I NEED these potatoes in my life! They look epic!
Thanks. It's a great recipe. Tastes so good too!