These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you’ll ever eat – and they’re ready in just 20 minutes! Â
Ingredients and substitutions
- Yukon gold potatoes – swap out for another high-starch potato like russet potatoes.
- Cream cheese – use chicken broth or mayonnaise for a dairy-free option.
- Butter – olive oil would also be good.
- Sour cream – follow the same substitution notes for the cream cheese.
- Onion powder – leave this out altogether or use garlic powder instead.
- Salt & pepper – to taste.
- Chives – green onions would also be good or you can leave these off altogether.
How to make mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot
- Assemble your ingredients.
- Add water and a trivet to the Instant Pot.
- Place the potatoes on top.
- Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes with the rest of the ingredients.
- Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. They’re a nostalgic comfort food and an expected part of every big holiday meal. Now that you can use your Instant Pot to make them, you can have mashed potatoes any day of the week in just 20 minutes!
Mashed potatoes go great with any of these meals:
- Roast beef
- Meatloaf
- Fried chicken
- Swedish meatballs
- Beef stew
- Eggs
- Fish
Mashed potatoes are a necessary ingredient in other dishes as well. Using the Instant Pot will make these recipes much quicker. Make your mashed potatoes first then add them to these recipes:
- Shepherd’s pie
- Mashed potato cakes
- Mashed potato balls
- Potato egg skillet
- Potato waffles
- Gnocchi
Frequently Asked Questions
These potatoes will take just 5 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but if they cook for too long, they’ll disintegrate and lose their texture.
Since you’re adding in cream cheese and sour cream, these mashed potatoes are definitely a bit more on the indulgent side. If you want to make them healthier, use olive oil instead of butter, and chicken broth or low-fat mayo instead of cream cheese and sour cream.
You’ll need to add 2 cups of water to the Instant Pot to make these mashed potatoes. Add the trivet over top of the water followed by the chopped potatoes. Easy-peasy!
Storing and reheating
Mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat them, microwave them for 2-3 minutes or on the stovetop for 5 minutes. Make sure to add a little bit of heavy cream, milk, sour cream or water to keep them for drying out while they reheat.
Can you freeze mashed potatoes?
Yes! Mashed potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 months in freezer-safe glass containers. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight then follow the reheating instructions above.
More Instant Pot potato recipes
- Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
- Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
Meal prep tools for this recipe
- The trivet that comes with your Instant Pot.
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing the leftovers.
- Freeze this recipe in glass microwave-safe bowls up to 3 months.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {Super Creamy}
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 8 Yukon gold potatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Add trivet and water, then potatoes to Instant Pot. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 5 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
- Drain water from potatoes, then place back in inner pot without trivet. Mash potatoes with cream cheese, butter, sour cream, onion powder, and salt & pepper. Serve garnished with chives (optional), and enjoy!
