Imagine diving your fork into the most luxuriously smooth, butter-rich mashed potatoes that practically melt in your mouth - without spending hours in the kitchen! Our Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe is about to revolutionize your side dish game, delivering restaurant-quality comfort food in a fraction of the traditional cooking time. Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, these mashed potatoes will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes, cutting them into uniform quarter-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest results.
- Place potato quarters into the Instant Pot, then pour chicken or vegetable broth over them. The broth will help prevent burning and add extra flavor to the potatoes.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to "Sealing" position. Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting and set the timer for 8 minutes on high pressure.
- Once cooking cycle completes, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to "Venting" to release remaining steam and pressure.
- Open the lid and check potato tenderness by piercing with a fork. Potatoes should be soft and easily mashable.
- Drain any excess liquid, leaving a small amount for mashing. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Use a potato masher or electric mixer to blend ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, create a small well in the center, and add an extra pat of butter if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips
- Potato Selection Matters: Always choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture. These varieties break down beautifully and absorb butter and cream like a dream.
- Uniform Cutting: Ensure all potato pieces are roughly the same size to guarantee even cooking. Quarter-inch chunks work perfectly in the Instant Pot.
- Liquid is Key: The broth not only prevents burning but adds an extra layer of flavor. Don't skip this step!
- Avoid Overworking: When mashing, mix just until smooth. Overmixing can make potatoes gluey and tough.
- Warm Dairy: For ultra-creamy results, warm your heavy cream and butter before adding to the potatoes. This helps them incorporate more smoothly.
- Season Gradually: Add salt and pepper in stages, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect flavor balance.
- Serve Immediately: Mashed potatoes are best enjoyed hot, so time your preparation to serve right after mashing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 50mg
