Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these creamy and fluffy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. In just minutes, you can create a velvety side dish that’s perfect for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. With rich butter and a touch of cream, every bite feels like a warm hug. Easy to prepare and customizable, these mashed potatoes are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, roasted (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Place the chopped potatoes in the Instant Pot and cover with water. Add salt.
- Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure.
- Drain excess water from the pot, then return potatoes to the pot.
- Add butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; add roasted garlic for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg