Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes peeled
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter sliced into fourths for faster melting
- 3 oz cream cheese cubed for easy melting
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Place peeled potatoes in your instant pot.
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Pour in 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt into your instant pot.
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Cover and move the lever to "sealing"
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Press the steam button and set timer for 20 minutes.
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Once the cooking time has ended do a quick release by moving the lever to "venting". Once the released steam has ended and the floating valve has dropped remove the lid to your instant pot.
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Drain the potatoes in a colander.
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Place potatoes back into the instant pot.
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Add in the remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and mash with a potato masher.
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Stir until all ingredients are well blended.
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Place mashed potatoes in a serving bowl and put a tablespoon of butter on top and garnish with parsley or thyme.
Recipe Notes
Add about a tablespoon of chicken broth to your mashed potatoes for a thinner consistency. Continue to add chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.