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Creamy old-fashioned real mashed potatoes just like Mom used to make except let’s make them Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes! Quick and easy to make in the IP yet they taste as good as they used to!

Easy mashed Potatoes

Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes Made Easy!

Everyone remembers the old-fashioned mashed potatoes that used to grace dinner tables. Thick and luscious mashed potatoes, creamy with butter and milk (or CREAM!) and seasoned to perfection, they’re the best. Make them again but faster with my Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe. You’ll love them!

Potatoes in the instant pot.

Why make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?

Sometimes you run out of room on the stove. Or sometimes you need to make them and take them somewhere. And sometimes it’s too darn hot to heat up the stove. In all of those cases, it makes sense to make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes!

One of the NICE things about cooking in the Instant Pot? No boilovers, and no stirring down boilovers. Things JUST cook in the IP on pressure cooking without stirring. I like that!

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with a parsley garnish.

I love making Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot is that when I’m making a feast I just don’t have space on the stovetop for all the things I need to do. When I use a pressure cooker, I can make the potatoes ahead of time, and leave them in the pot even once it’s off and they’ll stay toasty warm for a bare minimum of 30 minutes.

Freshly mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot.

OR I can turn the pot to Slow Cooker Low and keep them warm until I need them on the table. Using a pressure cooker is just a game-changer in so many ways!

If you really want to kick up your feast try these Popeyes Mashed Potatoes!

A serving bowl of Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.

What do I need to make Mashed Potatoes on the Instant Pot?

  • An Instant Pot-I use and LOVE the Duo 7/1 IP but you can use whatever version you have
  • 3 pounds of potatoes-double for a big crowd
  • butter
  • milk or cream
  • salt and pepper
  • water for cooking
Ingredients for mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot!

FAQs About Easy Mashed Potatoes

Do I need water for the instant pot to cook potatoes?

Yes, you need to cover the potatoes with water before cooking.

Can I mash these potatoes IN the Instant Pot?

You can in the Inner Pot yes. I would move the inner pot to a heat-proof pad and mash there, you don’t want to damage the interior of the pot while mashing.

Can I leave the skin on my mashed potatoes?

Absolutely yes! It saves time in prepping them. We call them rustic mashed potatoes when they have the skins on.

Do I need a potato masher to make mashed potatoes?

You need something to mash the potatoes. You can use a potato ricer OR a food mill if you have one of those instead of a potato masher.

What are the best potatoes for mashing?

I think it’s a personal preference. We like Yukon Golds. Some people like reds. The best potato for mashing is the one you have in your kitchen!

How to make Thanksgiving Day Easier on the Range

  • Just making these mashed potatoes on the range gives you more room to work and less stuff to worry about.
  • I also make all the pies ahead of time I think they taste better the next day
  • Make the stuffing ahead of time too but never stuff the bird with it UNTIL you’re ready to cook it
  • And I’ve just fallen in love with my Air Fryer so I might just be doing Air Fryer Turkey Breast, then my WHOLE oven is open for whatever I want to bake
Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

When you make Mashed Potaotes in the Instant Pot you free up your entire rstove for last minute dishes you NEED to work on.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes (OR your favorite mashing potato) peeled and diced
  • water
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley for garnish is desired

Instructions

  1. plug in the Instant Pot
  2. add the peeled diced potatoes to the inner pot
  3. cover with water
  4. sprinkle with one teaspoon of salt
  5. add the lid, turn the knob to seal, set the pot for 8 minutes manual high
  6. When its done cooking and has beeped immediately release the pressure, if it sputters close it, wait a minute and try again
  7. once the pressure is released drain the potatoes and add them back to the inner pot for mashing
  8. add the butter and milk or cream, mashed together completely using a potato masher OR a ricer OR a food mill
  9. if you feel like you need more milk you can add it here
  10. add salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 230Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 21mgSodium 374mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 4gSugar 3gProtein 5g

This nutrition information was calculated using a computer program, results may vary.

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Laura is on a mission to teach modern family oriented women how to make old-fashioned foods new again. A wife and mom of 3 boys, Laura understands the struggles of trying to serve a home-cooked meal each night. She provides recipes and cooking hacks for busy moms to create dishes they may think take more time or skill than they have to make. Read more...

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