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mashed potatoes in a bowl with melted butter and chopped parsley on top
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Making mashed potatoes in your instant pot is fast, easy and results in the creamiest potatoes! It's my new favorite way to cook them!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Coming to Pressure20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot mashed potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 199kcal
Author: The Endless Appetite

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Russet Potatoes peeled, quartered
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Add quartered potatoes to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Cover with enough water to cover them. Season water with salt.
  • Cover and seal your instant pot lid. Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Quick release and be sure your potatoes are done by inserting a knife to make sure they are soft.
  • Drain the water, leaving about 1/4 cup of water with the potatoes. Add the milk, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper to the potatoes.
  • Use a potato masher to mash potatoes. If they are too thick, add a splash of milk at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
  • Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or chives.