Description
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a creamy and fluffy texture that will delight your taste buds. In just minutes, you can recreate the nostalgic flavors of family gatherings with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these mashed potatoes can be customized to suit your preferences, making them a versatile side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add potato chunks to the Instant Pot and sprinkle with salt. Pour in enough water to cover them by about an inch.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once cooked, perform a quick release of pressure.
- Drain excess liquid, then add butter, milk or cream, and garlic powder. Mash until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg