Mashed potatoes in an instant pot! They’re so smooth, so fluffy, so delicious. From start to finish in 30 minutes, all in one pot!

If you like mashed potatoes, you’ll love these in an instant pot. One pot. 30 minutes. They’re fluffy, silky, perfect, and really easy to maintain. They’re infused with vanilla butter, so they’re rich and exciting, as well as E-A-S-Y. It’s both. Your mashed potato life will never be the same.

Ingredients for this recipe

Potato

This recipe works best with russet potatoes for the best-mashed texture.

Garlic herb butter

It’s not required, but I highly recommend it. Saute the butter, garlic, and fresh herbs such as sage, thyme, and/or rosemary to make a garlic-herb butter.

Some cream

I like to make things creamy with cream cheese or sour cream.

cheese

Cheese is optional, but really, why not? Parmesan cheese is the most popular extra!

liquid

You can use broth or milk, as long as it’s something to cook potatoes with!

Reasons to like instant mashed potatoes

There are so many! Here are the ones that made me jump up and down:

• You can use russet potatoes or Yukon potatoes (some commenters also use red potatoes).
• You can peel the potatoes or leave them unpeeled.
• It’ll be over in 30 minutes—no big deal.
• It has a fantastic garlic-vanilla flavor.
• However, you can also choose the herbs you like and how much garlic to put in, so it’s basically an adventure of your own choosing.

How to make mashed potatoes in an instant pot

I’m not kidding when I say these things will drastically reduce your Thanksgiving prep time. While they’re cooking, you can make cranberry sauce, assemble stuffing, talk to your Aunt Nancy, and do anything.

How simple is this:

• Put the potatoes in an instant pot with water and salt (that’s it!).
• You can make a quick garlic herb butter. Regular butter will do.
• Mash the potatoes in a pan and add butter, cream (such as sour cream, Greek mashed potatoes, or cream cheese), salt, and pepper.

And that’s it!

Instant mashed Potatoes: Frequently asked questions

Can I make mashed potatoes in a saucepan?

Yes, here’s a recipe for you! Check out these simple garlic mashed potatoes.

Can you leave the potato skin on?

Completely! While I prefer a smooth, creamy texture, you can make it easier by leaving the skin on. One warning: If you’re using russet potatoes, I’d opt to peel them off because they don’t taste as delicious as red, golden, or Yukon potatoes.

What should I use to mash potatoes?

You can mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a wooden spoon, or you can use an electric mixer if you want fluffy, smooth potatoes.

How do I keep it warm before serving?

The instant pot has a u0022Keep Warmu0022 setting that you can use. However, to avoid the potatoes sticking or burning on the bottom, I recommend stirring them or adding a little milk occasionally.

What’s the best potato for mashed potatoes in an instant pot?

I have successfully processed many types of potatoes:

• Brown potato
• Yukon potatoes
• Red Potato

In addition to some changes in taste and texture, the timing of each type will also be slightly adjusted. Russet potatoes take more time because they are larger, while red and Yukon potatoes take less time because they are smaller.

Russet potatoes are standard for mashed potatoes, but I also like Yukon potatoes.

Mashed potatoes forever. ❤️

• Potatoes: Put the potatoes in an instant pot and cover with about 6 cups of water – enough to cover completely. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook on a steamer for 12 minutes. Release steam immediately. Drain the potatoes. They should be tender like a fork.
• Garlic Herb Butter: Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the garlic and herbs and let it cook slightly, allowing the butter to fill with flavor for 10-15 minutes. Remove the herbs and garlic and reserve the seasoned butter. Delicious.
• Mash and mix: Mash potatoes in an instant pot using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. Add the garlic-vanilla butter, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and remaining salt. Stir well. Add salt to taste – be generous! Look. The delicious mashed potatoes are yours!