Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These homemade mashed red potatoes are so creamy and delicious. A great option for busy weeknights when you need a quick and delicious side dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
for the Potatoes
- 5 pounds red potatoes rinsed, peeled, and quartered
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
to add After Cooking
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 cup whole milk adjust to desired consistency
Instructions
- Wash, peel and quarter the potatoes and add to the Instant Pot.
- Add the water and salt to the potatoes.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, ensure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing and set your Instant Pot to cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook', 'High Pressure' for 10 minutes.
- Do a Quick Pressure Release (QPR) once the 10 minute cooking time has completed.
- Mash the potatoes well and then add the milk and butter to the mashed potatoes and mix them in well. You may add more milk for creamier potatoes.