Description
This recipe delivers creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes in under 25 minutes using an Instant Pot, making it ideal for holidays or weeknight dinners. Enjoy a stress-free side dish with rich flavor and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Peel and cut potatoes into even 1½-inch chunks
2. Place trivet in Instant Pot, add water and salt
3. Secure lid, set valve to sealing, pressure cook on high for 8 minutes
4. Perform quick release carefully and drain any excess liquid
5. Return potatoes to pot, add butter, warm milk or cream, and mash until smooth
6. Stir in garlic, chives, or sour cream if using, and adjust salt and pepper to taste
7. Serve immediately, garnish with extra chives or butter
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: instant pot mashed potatoes, easy mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, thanksgiving side, pressure cooker potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy mashed potatoes, weeknight side, comfort food