The easiest Mashed Potatoes are ready in less than 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot, mashed potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot
1 potato masher
Ingredients
3 lbsYukon Gold PotatoesCut into quarters
1/2cup water
1 1/2tspkosher salt
1/4cup milk
1/4cup salted butter
1/2tsp pepper
fresh snipped chives optional
Instructions
Cut the potatoes into quarters approximately the same size. This will ensure even cooking.
Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker and add the water. Season with salt.
Lock the lid in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally....do not release it manually.
Add the butter, milk, salt and pepper to the pot and mash using a potato masher.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
Mashed Potatoes can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.To reheat, warm over low heat in a saucepan or return to the Instant Pot and heat on the warming function.