Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday sides.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add the potato chunks to the Instant Pot and cover with water by about 1 inch. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- Once cooking time is complete, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Add the warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash using the 'Mash' function or a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add an additional tablespoon of butter or a splash of heavy cream when mashing.