How to Make Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing better than a creamy, buttery bowl of mashed potatoes. They're a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with just about any meal. But making traditional mashed potatoes can take quite a bit of time and effort, with peeling, boiling, and mashing all contributing to the process. Fortunately, with the help of an Instant Pot, you can have delicious mashed potatoes on the table in no time at all.

Instant Pot mashed potatoes are the perfect solution for those times when you ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Peel potatoes if desired, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) with water and bouillon cubes. Select Sauté function and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes and water and break up bouillon cubes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Remove the pot and carefully drain off most of the liquid.
  • Add sour cream, butter, and milk. Gently mash with a potato masher to reach your desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 609mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 70mg