The Instant Pot is one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes! From Instant Pot Baked Potatoes to Garlic Herb Instant Pot Potatoes and now these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, there are so many ways to make them and love them. They cook so quickly and come out so fluffy! These pressure cooker mashed potatoes are our go-to when we want them quick and with no fuss (these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are great for busy days when you’re out of the house!) These potatoes are so tender after pressure cooking that they almost mash into themselves. The result is mashed potatoes that are so flavorful, so creamy, and so delicious!
Ingredients Needed:
Red Potatoes: cut into 1.5″ pieces for quick cooking. No need to peel! Chicken Broth: I use low sodium chicken broth so I can add salt to taste later on. Seasonings: a simple blend of salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper is the perfect way to spice up the potatoes. Butter: you just can’t beat the butter and mashed potato combo! Salt and Pepper: I like to use salt and pepper to season the potatoes to taste once their done. Cream (optional): cream isn’t necessary for delicious mashed potatoes, but it does make them extra rich and creamy.
How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are ready in a total of 15 minutes. Yep, you read that right.
Tips and Notes
Mash by hand. While you can use an electric mixer to mash up your potatoes, I highly recommend doing it by hand if you can. This helps prevent over-mixing which can make the potatoes gummy. Check your labels. These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, but be sure to check all of the labels for your ingredients. Make them dairy-free or vegan. This recipe can easily be used to make dairy-free mashed potatoes by leaving out the butter and cream or by using vegan margarine instead of butter. You could also make them vegan by swapping the chicken broth out for veggie broth. Customize! Try getting a little crazy with your flavours if you like. Add in some garlic and herb cream cheese, brown butter or garlic butter, basil pesto, Ranch seasoning, chives or green onions, etc.
Serving Suggestions
This classic side dish made in the instant pot can be served with any of your favorite entrees. Try them with a classic Roast Turkey for the holidays or serve them alongside Air Fryer Pork Chops, Oven-Fried Chicken, Air Fryer Meatloaf, Crockpot Meatloaf, you name it!
More Mashed Potato Recipes to Try
Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
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