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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Simple, Easy Method)

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot mashed potatoes are so creamy, dreamy and delicious, and they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.

closeup of Instant Pot mashed potatoes in a decorative white bowl

I love making mashed potatoes in my Instant Pot (Amazon affiliate) because it is so easy! Back when I used to make these on the stovetop, there was like a 90% chance I was going to over-boil the pot and get starchy cooking water all over the stove.🙈😜 No bueno!🙅🏼 Anyone else?

Yeah, not cool. Making them in the Instant Pot prevents that mess. Plus, I love the texture of steaming them, rather than boiling them.

Steaming them also means no draining anything since the liquid and potatoes are already separated. If you want, you can take out the steamer basket, dump out the water and dump the potatoes in that same pot to assemble the mashed potatoes. This lets you avoid doing more dishes.

Instant Pot mashed potatoes ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need the following:

  • Russet potatoes
  • water
  • salt and pepper
  • butter
  • milk

You could absolutely sub plant-based/ vegan milk and butter to make these dairy free/ vegan. In fact, I did a whole other post for a stovetop vegan mashed potatoes recipe if you are interested.

How to make Instant Pot mashed potatoes

I started with 7 russet potatoes. The total weight was 2.4 pounds, FYI.

white bowl with whole, raw russet potatoes

I peeled them, quartered them and steamed them in the Instant Pot on manual high pressure for 8 minutes. Once the potatoes are cooked, it is all assembly from there. I just add salt, pepper and butter, plus a little milk.

mixing bowl with cooked potato chunks with butter, salt and pepper on top

And then I mash! I add more milk as I go, until I get the perfect consistency I like.

pouring milk in potatoes to make Instant Pot mashed potatoes

If I am making them as a regular weekly dinner item, I usually leave it at that. We like ours a little textured in our house.

Mixing Instant Pot mashed potatoes with potato masher

But for more special occasions like Thanksgiving, I give these a go with my hand mixer for super smooth and creamy consistency.

A cute serving dish is essential for special occasions too.😉👌🏻 This one is old, but it is from William Sonoma.

Instant Pot mashed potatoes in a decorative white bowl with spoon

And voila! Holiday mashed potato perfection. 😍👌🏻 Simple, yet tasty. I hope you enjoy this recipe!🤗 Let me know if you try them.

Tools Used to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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  • Instant Pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Hand mixer or potato masher
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Steamer basket

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Instant Pot mashed potatoes are so creamy, dreamy and delicious, and they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot mashed potatoes are so creamy, dreamy and delicious, and they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot mashed potatoes
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 206 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 7 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (total weight = 2.4 pounds)
  • 1 2/3 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/3 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cup milk (More or less, according to your texture preference. I used 2%)

Instructions

  1. Peel and quarter the potatoes.

  2. Place the potatoes on a steamer rack, and add 1 cup water to the pressure cooker.

  3. Cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.

  4. Quick release the pressure. Pro tip: use a kitchen towel over the vent to prevent starchy water from spewing everywhere.

  5. Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl, and add the butter, salt, pepper and part of the milk.

  6. Mash with a potato masher, and add more milk slowly, until you reach your desired consistency.

  7. Optional: for extra creamy, smooth potatoes, use a hand mixer for a minute or so.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 584mg25%
Potassium 617mg18%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 325IU7%
Vitamin C 7.8mg9%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post first appeared on A Pinch of Healthy November 13, 2017.

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  1. Beth says

    November 7, 2019 at 7:26 am

    Heating the milk before adding to your potatoes will help keep them warm longer

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  2. Lynnette says

    January 18, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    i LIKE MY iNSTANT pOT BUT i READ ON A DOES AND DON’T ON MY INSTANT POT!!!! dO NOT PUT A TOWEL OVER THE valve AS IT DAMAGES YOUR INSTANT POT. tHE SUGGESTION THEY MADE WAS TO USE A 45* ANGEL VENT THAT YOU CAN BUY AT A HARDWARE STORE WHEN IT’S TIME TO VENT THAT STEAM JUST TURN YOUR 45* ANGEL AND VENT YOUR STEAM ; WON’T DAMAGE YOUR CUPBOARDS OR LIGHT FIGHTERS OR ANYTHING ELSE. eVERYONE THAT i HAVE SUGGESTED IT TO LOVES IT AND AREN’T SO SCARED OF ALL THAT STEAM THAT COME OUT.

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  3. Steven says

    September 1, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    This was a fast and easy way to make REAL MASHED POTATOES. Turned out great. Now to find a way to mix it up in the pressure cooker pan so I can make life easier on the dishwasher.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      September 6, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Yay Steven! SO glad to hear that you enjoyed it. 🙌🏻

      Reply
    • Lynnette says

      January 18, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      Just seeing all of my typing mistakes so I’m just fixing my mistakes. I really LIKE MY iNSTANT pOT
      BUT what I have read it;s not a good idea to put a towel over the valve AS IT DAMAGES YOUR INSTANT POT in some way. It really needs to be able to release the steam without blocking it. That’s why they suggested a 45* angle it’s cheap enough and easy to find one at a hardware store.

      Reply
      • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

        January 19, 2019 at 9:49 am

        Good to know. I had no idea.

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