Description
Creamy and flavorful Instant Pot mashed potatoes that are quick and easy to prepare. With the perfect balance of butter, milk, and sour cream, these mashed potatoes are a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or more as needed)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes into the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure. Drain any excess water from the potatoes if needed.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can substitute chicken broth for the water.
- Feel free to add roasted garlic or cream cheese for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
