Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

– 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled, cut into rounds – 3 cup water or enough to completely cover the potatoes – 2 tablespoons butter – 1/3 cup milk – salt and pepper

Ingredients

White Scribbled Underline

Cook time: 8 min

Learn More

Servings

4

Type

side dish

prep Time

10 min

Arrow

Learn More

This super easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe is so fast and makes the creamiest mashed potatoes! A perfect side dish for any meal! All you need is a pressure cooker and it is ready in less than 20 minutes !

Notes for the best Instant Best Pot mashed potatoes • For the best mashed potatoes, use russet or yukon gold potatoes. • Use heavy cream, half and half, or milk of any kind for these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. • For best results, use a potato masher, NOT a mixer or immersion blender. This will keep your potatoes light and fluffy, instead of gummy.

Cooking tips for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes To make mashed potatoes with the best creamy texture, mash them by hand using a potato masher. Warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes. I like to use whole milk for flavor and richness. For richer mashed potatoes you can use cream or half and half. Stir in the milk a little bit at a time until your mashed potatoes reach your desired consistency.

RECIPE TIPS AND FAQ’S:

Slow Roasted Italian Pork with Polenta

Italian Meatloaf with Hard-Boiled Eggs (Polpettone)

More like this

Swipe up for the full recipe