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Creamy Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes prepared quickly for a delicious side dish.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

A quick and easy recipe for creamy mashed potatoes made in the Instant Pot, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into chunks Yukon Gold is recommended for creaminess.
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water Use the right amount to avoid needing to drain.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Add first for best texture.
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup warm milk or warm half and half Warm it to avoid cooling the potatoes.
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste Salt in layers for best flavor.
  • to taste black pepper Add to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add potatoes and broth to the Instant Pot. Scrape down any bits stuck to the sides to ensure even cooking.
  2. Lock the lid, set to High Pressure, and cook for 8 minutes for medium chunks. If chunks are bigger, set for 9 to 10 minutes.
  3. Quick release the pressure carefully.
Mashing
  1. Add butter, then mash the potatoes.
  2. Pour in warm milk slowly until reaching desired creaminess.
  3. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

If reheating, add a splash of liquid and warm slowly to avoid drying out. Using the 'Keep Warm' setting on the Instant Pot helps maintain temperature without overcooking.