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Instant pot mashed potatoes plated with butter melting over the top

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

5 from 4 votes
Easy, flavorful mashed potatoes make a perfect versatile side dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 204
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Pre-Instant Pot
  • 3 lbs. Red Potatoes (skin-on or peeled, user's choice) Yukon Gold Potatoes work well too
  • Water Enough to cover potatoes in pot
  • Salt Heavily salt the water
Post-Instant Pot
  • 4 tbsp. Butter, unsalted
  • ½-¾ cup Half and Half Can use cream, milk or a combo. if desired. Amount used will depend on desired consistency of potatoes
  • Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper To Taste. Start with ½ tsp.
  • ¼ cup Green Onion or Chives (optional) For topping/garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (or comparable pressure cooker)

Method
 

  1. Place the whole potatoes in the Instant Pot with just enough water to cover. Salt the water with a few generous turns of a salt grinder. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  2. Quick release pressure once timer expires and drain the potatoes.
  3. Return the potatoes to the pot. Gradually add liquid and mash potatoes adding as needed until reaching desired consistency. Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Top with chives or green onions (if desired).