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Mashed Potatoes in Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is an easy homemade side dish that turns out smooth, creamy, and perfect every time. A simple, no fuss recipe that is great for weeknights or holiday meals.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes and place in bowl of cold water as you go.
  • Cube potatoes and place in Instant Pot.
  • Add water and salt.
  • Place lid on and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once time is up, carefully do a quick pressure release. Remove lid after valve stem has dropped.
  • Add butter and mash potatoes with hand masher or electric beater.
  • Stirk in milk, salt and black pepper.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

***Read the instruction manual for your pressure cooker! 

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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