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Save space on your stove top with these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for your next holiday dinner. Just as creamy and delicious as ever. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Save space on your stove top with these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for your next holiday dinner. Just as creamy and delicious as ever. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot mashed potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Water to cover potatoes
  • 4 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half (or whole milk)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in the Instant pot. Add enough water so that the potatoes are fully covered. Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt. Place lid on and seal. Cook on high manual mode for 10 minutes. Release pressure immediately.
  • Drain potatoes then add them back to the Instant Pot. Mash. Add butter, half and half, sour cream and remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Mash and mix well.