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Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes deliver all the creamy comfort of traditional mashed potatoes with half the effort and time. By pressure-cooking the potatoes, you get tender, mash-ready spuds in just 10 minutes—no babysitting required. Simply add butter, milk, and seasonings right in the pot and mash to your perfect texture. Ideal for busy weeknights, holidays, or meal prep, this foolproof method is a game-changer for mashed potato lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 386
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl (optional)
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Potato masher or electric mixer
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker

Method
 

  1. Peel potatoes if desired, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) with water and bouillon cubes. Select Sauté function and cook for 4 minutes.
  2. Stir potatoes and water and break up bouillon cubes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Remove the pot and carefully drain off most of the liquid.
  4. Add sour cream, butter, and milk. Gently mash with a potato masher to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 56mg

Notes

If you prefer to use chicken broth instead of the bouillon, you'll need to add 1 teaspoon salt.
Feel free to update this recipe with your own seasonings. 
After mashing the potatoes, you can return the insert back to the pot, reattach the lid, and use the Keep Warm function until you are ready to serve.

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