When you need a side dish that works for everything—family dinners, Sunday lunch, or even Noche Buena—mashed potatoes always deliver. They’re creamy, filling, and pair beautifully with grilled meats, fried chicken, or even a simple veggie stir-fry.
Normally, mashed potatoes can take a while if you’re boiling them on the stovetop. With the Instant Pot, they’re done in half the time and without babysitting a boiling pot. Just set, cook, and mash—it’s one of those recipes that proves why the Instant Pot deserves counter space.
These mashed potatoes turn out light, buttery, and smooth. My trick? Don’t skimp on the butter and warm your milk before mixing—it makes everything blend more evenly.
Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes (about 6 medium size any kind, peeled)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup milk (warm)
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: bacon bits, shredded cheese, chopped chives
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into halves or quarters.
- Place 1 cup water in the Instant Pot and add the trivet. Arrange the potatoes on top.
- Cook on Pressure Cook (High) for 10 minutes.
- Allow a 5-minute natural release, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl. Mash using a potato masher or fork.
- Add butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper. Continue mashing until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish with toppings of your choice. Serve warm.
Notes
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- For ultra-creamy potatoes, use a hand mixer instead of a masher.
- Swap milk with sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness.
- Make-ahead trick: Store in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or Instant Pot with a splash of milk.
Kitchen Essentials (Shopee Affiliate Picks)
- 🍲 Instant Pot Multi-Cooker – Reliable for potatoes, rice, and more.
- 🥔 Stainless Steel Trivet – Helps cook potatoes evenly.
- 🧈 Butter Dish with Lid – Keeps butter fresh and ready.
- 🥛 Glass Measuring Cup – For warming milk and mixing liquids.
- 🍴 Potato Masher or Hand Mixer – Achieve the creamy consistency you like.
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