Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy, and delicious, not to mention it takes way less time than the old fashioned way on the stove. If you are looking for an easy way to make mashed potatoes this is it. Once you make these you won’t ever go back to cooking them on the stove again.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes is our go-to side dish because everyone always loves them! So often they make an appearance on holidays and special occasions and that is about it. Why? Well, because they are so much work! Until now! Meet Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. They are creamy, buttery, fluffy, and downright delicious and the best news, they are ready in 20 minutes and with only one dish to clean! If you haven’t made these yet, now is the time to start!
We love pairing it with crockpot apple barbeque pork loin or our easy sloppy joe recipe. You can also serve these with chicken and a vegetable. The sky is the limit!
How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Place potatoes in the bottom of your pot.
- Add in the chicken broth.
- Close and lock the lid. PC on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is done, do a QUICK RELEASE/
- Drain the potatoes.
- Add the butter, salt, garlic powder, & milk.
- Mash until creamy. I like to use my handheld mixer for the job.
- Serve immediately & ENJOY!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- If you want really creamy potatoes use heavy whipping cream or half in half instead of milk.
- If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use water instead, it just won’t be as flavorful as the broth.
- You can easily double this recipe in a 6 quart Instant Pot.
- This recipe calls for russet potatoes, but you can use any type of potato. I have used Yukon and red and love how they turn out! You will need to adjust the cooking time a bit for each potato variation.
- You can easily turn these into a loaded mashed potato by adding bits of bacon, cheese, and sour cream after the potatoes have cooked.
Storage
If you have leftover potatoes you will want to store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat you can do this in the microwave
OR
My favorite way is to put them back in the Instant Pot on sautee add a little bit more milk to make them creamy and cook until they are heated all the way through.
Can you keep mashed potatoes warm in the Instant Pot?
Mashed potatoes will stay warm in the Instant Pot for 1 to 2 hours. Just keep your Instant Pot on “keep warm” and mix before serving. If they seem a bit dry add a Tablespoon of milk and mix that in.
Why are my potatoes gummy?
Gummy potatoes are caused by overmixing and mashing. To prevent this mix only until the lumps are removed and the added ingredients are incorporated.
Looking for more side dishes? Try these!
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
Instant Pot Candied Acorn Squash
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy, and delicious, not to mention it takes way less time than the old fashioned way on the stove. If you are looking for an easy way to make mashed potatoes this is it. Once you make these you won’t ever go back to cooking them on the stove again.
Ingredients
- 5-6 Russet Potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- ½ Stick Butter
- ½ TSP Salt
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- ½ Cup Milk
Instructions
- Place potatoes in the bottom of your pot.
- Add in the chicken broth.
- Close and lock the lid. PC on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is done, do a QUICK RELEASE/
- Drain the potatoes.
- Add the butter, salt, garlic powder, & milk.
- Mash until creamy. I like to use my handheld mixer for the job.
- Serve immediately & ENJOY!
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
