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How To Make Mashed Potatoes In An Instant Pot

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Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it. There is another bowl in the back ground filled with mashed potatoes.
Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it. There is another bowl in the back ground filled with mashed potatoes.

As much as I enjoying having mashed potatoes I don't like cooking them. The peeling, washing, cutting them up, and watching the pot so it doesn't boil over.

Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it. There is another bowl in the back ground filled with mashed potatoes.

Don't forget there is the waiting for however long it takes for the potatoes to cook, then draining the water off them and the mashing.

The Instant Pot has been a big hit as of lately. Yes, I also joined in the fun. I must say I love my instant pot for many reasons but making mashed potatoes has to be up there with making the perfect hard-boiled eggs.

My IP took one of the things I didn't like about making mashed potatoes away. It doesn't take as long to make potatoes in the instant pot as it does on the stovetop.

Plus there is no worry about not watching the pot so it doesn't boil over onto the stove.

Instant Pot Mashed potatoes

The Instant Pot has become my go-to for cooking many recipes because it makes cooking so much faster and easier. Spaghetti like mashed potatoes has become another one of my favorites to make in the IP.

Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it with a fork on it.

Here is how to get started. Using my Instant Pot Duo 6 quart, I poured 1 cup of chicken broth into it. 

When I use my 8-quart I add 1 ½ cups of chicken broth, this way the pressure cooker has enough liquid to come to pressure with.

It is best to wash any dirt there might be on the potatoes. I do this by scrubbing the potatoes under running water. Next, cut any of the bad spots there might be on the potatoes off.

Then I chunked the potato up into cubes, seasoning the potatoes with Italian Seasoning and pepper.

Press the pressure cook button and adjust the cooking time to 10 minutes. After the IP came to pressure and cooked the 10 minutes I let it natural release which took about another 10 minutes.

A natural release is when the Instant Pot releases any of the pressure on its own. There might still have a bit of pressure so you will need to turn the sealing valve to venting.

This is a very simple recipe and there is no need to watch over a pot or check to see if the potatoes were getting close to being done.

How To Mash Potatoes In The IP

Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it. There is another bowl in the back ground filled with mashed potatoes.

Once the natural release was done I removed the lid from the Instant Pot. Using a hand masher I feel is best because a hand mixer will scratch the bottom of your inner pot.

Mash all the potatoes up until you feel they are the consistency you will enjoy.

I didn't drain the chicken broth off, you could if you wanted to. I felt the broth added more flavor to the potatoes.

You could also substitute the broth after it was done cooking for milk or you can use both the broth and milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter and mix all the ingredients together.

Serve with your favorite recipe like meatloaf and enjoy.

Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it. There is another bowl in the back ground filled with mashed potatoes.

This Instant Pot mashed potatoes recipe makes for a great side dish to go along with many main dishes. And it's a quick and simple side dish to make. Here's to perfectly cooked mashed potatoes.

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Bowl with mashed potatoes in it and a yellow napkin next to it. There is another bowl in the back ground filled with mashed potatoes.
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Use your Instant Pot to make quick work out of making mashed potatoes

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Recipes, Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 19 kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 6 Med/Large Potatoes Use whatever potato you choose
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic optional
  • Pepper
  • Italian Seasoning Can use salt

Instructions

  1. Clean your potatoes and cut any bad spots off.

  2. Cut the potatoes into chunks add to Instant Pot

  3. Now is when you add the butter and mince garlic

  4. Place the chicken broth in the instant pot

  5. Add whatever seasoning you are using 

  6. Put lid on Instant Pot, set high-pressure timer for 10 minutes

  7. Once the high-pressure timer is done let it natural release the steam. 

  8. After all the steam has been let out of your instant pot remove the lid

  9. You may drain the chicken broth off or leave it. Using a hand mashed I mashed the potatoes right in the instant pot.

  10. Stir the potatoes to combined everything and serve

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Serving Size
 
6 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
19
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
160
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
36
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
59
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Morgan

    March 08, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    These look absolutely delicious! This looks so much easier than the way I have been making them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • millerjennifer75@yahoo.com

      March 08, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!! Using the Instant Pot is probably the only way I will make mashed potatoes again. So simple and quick.

      Reply
  2. T.M. Brown

    March 08, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite things to eat and everyone keeps talking about this instant pot craze! I'm going to have to sit down and seriously think about getting one.

    Reply
    • millerjennifer75@yahoo.com

      March 08, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      I highly recommend an Instant Pot, I love mine. I use it at least once a week if not more.

      Reply

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