Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are rich and creamy and so easy to make! Making mashed potatoes has never been quicker or tasted better than these Instant Pot mashed potatoes ready in 20 minutes!
I am completely obsessed with how creamy and delicious these mashed potatoes turned out in my instant pot. I have been wanting to try mashed potatoes in my pressure cooker for a while now. Because, mashed potatoes are obviously one of the most delicious side dishes on the planet, but, I don’t always feel like cooking them on a weeknight when we are busy. Now, I can have mashed potatoes ready in about 20 minutes and everyone absolutely loved them!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes:
Making mashed potatoes in the instant pot starts out just a simple and easy as if you were making mashed potatoes on the stove like my reader favorite Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
You’ll start out with three pounds of potatoes. This is about 6 medium potatoes total. Go ahead and peel them. I haven’t tried this recipe leaving the skin on the potatoes because we prefer ours without skin.
Next, simply slice the potatoes into large rounds. For me, this came out to about 4-5 round slices per potato. There is no reason to spend time cutting them into cubes. You’ll then cover them completely in water which will be about 4-5 cups depending on what size of instant pot you’re using. The picture below shows the potato rounds in my 8 quart instant pot.
After the potatoes are covered in the water you will add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This is just enough salt to flavor the potatoes while they cook without being overwhelming.
Then, that’s it for now! Go ahead and place the lid on your instant pot. Set the valve to sealed and cook on manual for 8 minutes. Keep in mind that it will take about 8-10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
Once the timer goes off you can quick release the pressure from your pot. You will need to drain the potatoes and then return them to the instant pot with the power off.
Then, simply add in the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, butter, milk, and sour cream. The garlic powder is, of course, optional, but, we really love that extra bit of flavor in our mashed potatoes!
You can mash these up with a standard potato masher if you wish. Or, you can mash then whip them with a hand-held mixer which is what I love to do!
After your potatoes are mashed you are set to go and eat! Make sure to taste and double check the seasoning. I have listed the amounts to our preference, but, you may prefer to add more. Always season to your own taste.
Enjoy!
~Nichole
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Potatoes 6 medium, Peeled and Sliced
- Water to Cover Potatoes About 4-5 cups
- 2 Teaspoons Salt Divided
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Place the peeled and sliced potatoes into the bottom of the instant pot.
- Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Place the lid on the instant pot and set the valve to seal.
- Cook on manual pressure for 8 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, turn the instant pot off.
- Quick release the pressure from the pot.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the instant pot.
- Add the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, butter, milk and sour cream to the potatoes. Mash until smooth.
- Serve topped with parsley if desired.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these last night and doubled the recipe (with the exception of the salt and butter). They were fantastic. I made them to go along with your Instant Pot pork chop recipe. They make for an excellent combo.
Hi there, did you have to double the cook time ?
No. The general rule of thumb is unless you have a thicker piece of the item being pressure cooked the time does not change. More potatoes does not apply for that if they are all cut the same as mentioned. A 4″ thick piece of meat versus a 2″ would be where be an example of where you would need to cook longer. I hope that helps.
If you double the recipe is it still 8 minutes of cook time? Thanks!!
Yes! I made 6lbs in my instant pot. Cooking time the same. Came out perfect!
BEST looking mashed potatoes!!!!
Mashed potatoes are my favorite! The easiest side dish!
There is nothing better than mashed potatoes. These look so perfect!!
This needs to happen at my house very soon!!
What a great side dish!
The Instant Pot is such a game changer! It makes things so quick and easy!
Isn’t the Instant Pot just the best?! These potatoes look perfect!
My only comment is that I wish you were more specific in how thick the slices. They look to be 1/2″ slices approximately. I usually cut my potatoes into quarters or chunks for pressure cooking. I do enjoy your recipes.
Hi, Laura! Thanks for your feedback and I’m glad that you enjoy my recipes! I did explain in the post that there is no need to cut the potatoes into chunks and that large slices (about 4-5 per potato) is good. I will go ahead and add that note into the recipe card as well. 🙂