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A pot of creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes topped with butter and chopped chives, surrounded by fresh potatoes, herbs, a wooden spoon, and a checkered kitchen towel on a white surface.
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Looking for electric pressure cooker recipes? This instant pot mashed potatoes recipe is the best. Pressure cooker mashed potatoes is the only way to go.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $3.67, COST PER SERVING (6 servings): $0.61

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lbs potatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ stick of butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and cut 2–3 lbs potatoes into chunks.
  • Place potatoes in an Instant Pot and add 1 cup water.
  • Seal and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Add ½ stick butter, 1 cup milk, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mash until smooth and serve.

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Notes

If you want your potatoes a bit firmer for a chunkier mashed potatoes, I would set the timer for only 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 25.8mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 7.3mg
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