Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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Mashed potatoes are so simple in an instant pot. All you have to do is add your potatoes, add some water, and then set it and walk away. No more worrying about your pot boiling over or making a mess of the stove. All you have to worry about now is whether to leave the skins on or off?
What you’ll need for this recipe:
Instructions
- Wash and peel (if desired), then cut the potatoes. I used about 20 medium yellow potatoes.
- Add cut potatoes to the instant pot.
- Add in about 2 cups of water (add in the bullion if using and give it a quick mix)
- Close the lid and set the valve to seal.
- Set the instant pot to: custom – high – 10 mins, and then let the instant pot do its thing.
- Once the potatoes are done cooking, do a quick release of the pressure, and then open the lid.
- If needed, remove some of the liquid and set aside, incase you need to add some back.
- Mash the potatoes. I normally use a potato masher but i have seen others use a hand mixer or even an immersion blender (use what you like).
- Season the potatoes.
*When I season potatoes I DON’T MEASURE. I just add a little bit here and there until it tastes the way I want it to. I would recommend adding about an 1/8 – 1/4 tsp of seasoning at a time… always tasting and adjusting until it comes out (how you like it).
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- 8 Qt Instant Pot
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 20 Medium Yellow Potatoes
- 2 Cups Water
- 2 tsp Chicken Bullion
- 3 Tbsp Butter More to Taste
- 1/4 tsp Salt More to Taste
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt More to Taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel (if desired), and quarter the potatoes.
- Place the quartered potatoes into the instant pot with 2 cups of water. (Add in the bullion if using and give it a quick mix)
- Close the lid and set the valve to seal. Set the instant pot to (custom – high – 10 mins), and then select start.
- Once the potatoes have finished cooking use the quick release. Open the lid once all pressure has been vented out and its safe to open.
- Remove some of the liquid and set aside If needed. Add the butter and let it melt while you mash the potatoes.
- Once the potatoes are mashed and the butter is melted, season to taste* with the garlic salt.
- Once potatoes are done, place onto a plate and smother it with your favorite gravy… or other toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
*When I season my potatoes I DON’T MEASURE. I just add a little bit here and there until it tastes the way I want it to. I would recommend adding an 1/8 – 1/4 tsp of seasoning at a time… always tasting and adjusting until it comes out (how you like it).
Quick and easy!!