Instant Pot mashed potatoes are so creamy, dreamy and delicious, and they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.
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.
How to make Instant Pot mashed potatoes
I started with 7 russet potatoes. The total weight was 2.4 pounds, FYI.
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.
And then I mash! I add more milk as I go, until I get the perfect consistency I like.
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.
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.
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 Recipe
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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.
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
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Peel and quarter the potatoes.
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Place the potatoes on a steamer rack, and add 1 cup water to the pressure cooker.
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Cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
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Quick release the pressure. Pro tip: use a kitchen towel over the vent to prevent starchy water from spewing everywhere.
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Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl, and add the butter, salt, pepper and part of the milk.
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Mash with a potato masher, and add more milk slowly, until you reach your desired consistency.
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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.
Note: This post first appeared on A Pinch of Healthy November 13, 2017.
Beth says
Heating the milk before adding to your potatoes will help keep them warm longer
Lynnette says
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.
Steven says
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.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay Steven! SO glad to hear that you enjoyed it. 🙌🏻
Lynnette says
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.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Good to know. I had no idea.