Ultimate Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
A quick and easy recipe for creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes made in the Instant Pot, perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1.5-inch chunks.
- Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot inner pot, then place the cut potatoes in a steamer basket or directly in the water.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- Perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting carefully.
- If cooked directly in water, drain excess water well.
- Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1/2 cup warmed whole milk or cream to the hot potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or hand mixer until creamy and fluffy.
- Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using, and mix well.
- Adjust texture by adding more butter for thicker mash or milk 1 tablespoon at a time for thinner consistency.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix to avoid gluey potatoes. Mash while potatoes are still hot for best texture. Warm milk and butter before adding to keep mash creamy. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best results. Quick release pressure to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200 gra
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Instant Pot mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, easy mashed potatoes, comfort food, side dish, holiday recipe