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Instant pot mashed potatoes in a white bowl topped with chives.
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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Mashed Potatoes in the Pressure Cooker

Mashed potatoes are a cinch in the Instant Pot. You won't believe how creamy they turn out.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 5 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Pressure Cooker Instructions

  • Wash and peel potatoes.Cut into 2 inch chunks. Place in pressure cooker with 1 cup water. Cook for 4 minutes and quick release.
  • Drain water. Using beaters, but not turning them on, mash the potatoes by pressing down into the potatoes.
  • Add in butter, sour cream and begin mixing on low speed with a hand mixer. Stream in milk until desired consistency is reached. About 1 cup of milk, but you might want more or less depending on the size of your potatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Stove-Top Instructions

  • Wash and peel potatoes
  • Cut into 2 inch chunks.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil then add potatoes. about 10-15 minutes.
  • Boil until fork tender.
  • Drain water.
  • Using beaters, but not turning them on, mash the potatoes by pressing down into the potatoes. Then Add in butter, sour cream and begin mixing on low speed with a hand mixer.
  • Stream in milk until desired consistency is reached. About 1 cup of milk, but you might want more or less depending on the size of your potatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm.

Video

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Notes

No need to peel your potatoes unless you really like them that way! Just give them a good scrub.
Use quick release and don't overcook the potatoes.
Use real butter and milk for the best and richest flavor.
Drizzle serving bowl or platter of mashed spuds with butter and sprinkle with chives to make them a bit EXTRA!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.8mg