Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Simple, Easy Method)

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.

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.