Are you looking for the best mashed potatoes recipe? This recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is truly the best. It is healthy, delicious and very simple to make!
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If you are looking for the easiest mashed potatoes recipe, then this mashed potatoes Instant Pot recipe is it! You do not need to watch the potatoes cook, you do not need to watch them boil and simmer. All you need to do is peel your potatoes, add them to Instant Pot with enough water, and press buttons! And then, perfectly cooked potatoes come out to make Instant Pot mashed potatoes!
The process for making your delicious Instant Pot mashed potatoes is very simple. First, peel your potatoes. Next, cut them into chunks. Then, cook the potatoes, with water in your Instant Pot. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash with milk and butter. And then you will have delicious and healthy mashed potatoes!
To find the Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe, we tested a few different approaches for cooking potatoes in the Instant Pot. First, we tried to do only natural release on the Instant Pot, and found that this did not work. The potatoes came out mushy, and the flavor was a bit off.
The best way to cook the potatoes in the Instant Pot was to do Natural Release for 10 minutes, and then do a Quick Release.
Another item we tested, was how to mash the Instant Pot mashed potatoes. We found that using a food processor did not work, as the potatoes got an undesired consistency. To get the perfect mashed potatoes consistency, use a simple potato masher.
And as we were testing mashed potatoes to find a healthy, and at the same time delicious best mashed potatoes recipe, we tested making mashed potatoes with both milk and half-n-half. Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot made with milk and butter were delicious and just as creamy, but with fewer calories.
So here are our recommendations for a healthy, delicious and simple best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. Cook for 11 minutes, natural release for 10 minutes and then quick release. Forget about a food processor or other gadget, and use your potato masher for best mashed potatoes.
And to make your Mashed Potatoes cooked in the Instant Pot healthy, use milk and butter. The mashed potatoes will come out creamy and delicious!
What can you serve with these delicious and creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes? Serve them with the Instant Pot Pot Roast, a delicious and very easy pot roast recipe. Or, these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes will go great with the Instant Pot Beef Stew.
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Tools You Need To Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Instant Pot
Cutting Board
Knife
Potato Masher
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe, the easiest mashed potatoes recipe you will ever make! These delicious Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are healthy, delicious and very easy to make.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 9 minutes
Potatoes, 2.5 Pounds
2-3 Cups of Water
0.5 Cups of Milk
3 Tablespoons of Butter, cut into small pieces
Dill, optional
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
How To Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Wash and peel potatoes. Cut potatoes into smaller pieces.
Add the water to the Instant Pot. Add the potatoes to the Instant Pot. Make sure that the water covers the potatoes.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Use the manual setting, and cook for 9 minutes. Use Natural Release for the first 10 minutes, and then carefully do Quick Release.
Once the pressure is released and the valve drops, carefully open the lid. Drain the potatoes, add salt, pepper, butter and milk and mash the potatoes using the potato masher. If the potatoes are a bit too thick, add a bit more milk, and mix.
Sprinkle with dill. Your Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot are now ready to serve!
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