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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and buttery mashed potatoes made easily in an Instant Pot, perfect for any meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup milk or heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: garlic powder chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel and quarter the Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot.
  • Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the pot.
  • Close the lid securely and set the valve to sealing.
  • Select the manual setting and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
  • Once cooking is complete, allow a natural release for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid and drain excess liquid if necessary.
  • Add the softened butter and milk or cream to the potatoes.
  • Mash with a potato masher or use a hand mixer until creamy.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder to taste.
  • Garnish with chives if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g