{"id":310679,"date":"2025-11-22T07:55:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T07:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T07:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T07:55:06","slug":"instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=310679","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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We all know the holidays, big gatherings, and even weeknight dinners can feel like a lot to manage. These easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, however, will make life so much easier. I absolutely love my Instant Pot (especially around the holiday season) as it frees up my stove, doesn\u2019t need babysitting, and quietly takes care of a whole dish while I focus on everything else. This recipe for Instant Pot mashed potatoes uses just five simple ingredients, plus water, and takes the stress out of one more dish to juggle. And don\u2019t worry. These potatoes are buttery, soft, and creamy\u2026not<\/em> gummy or pasty.<\/p>\n

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Buttery Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot<\/h2>\n

Instant Pots are a huge help when you\u2019re tight on space, and mashed potatoes<\/a> have always been my go-to side because they\u2019re inexpensive and easy to pull together. And while they\u2019re simple to make on the stove, this Instant Pot mashed potatoes recipe makes it even simpler! Prep your potatoes, add them to the pot with water and salt, and let the machine take it from there. Once it beeps, gently release the steam (I usually set a kitchen towel over the valve for safety), then drain, mash, stir in the butter, and pour in the milk gradually until it\u2019s smooth and creamy. These potatoes are cozy, consistent every time, and easy to serve again the next day!<\/p>\n

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  1. I use russet potatoes as they\u2019re some of the BEST potatoes to make mashed potatoes with. <\/strong>They have a high starch and low moisture content, which creates a fluffier mash. Yukon golds are also great and mash up creamy (just be careful not to overwork, as waxy potatoes like Yukon gold can easily become gummy), or you can do a blend.<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure to cut the potatoes uniformly into large cubes so they cook evenly.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. You don\u2019t have to discard any potato skins if you don\u2019t want to. <\/strong>You can fry them in the air fryer for a crispy snack (about 400\u00b0F for about 5-10 minutes). Or you can skip peeling them if you don\u2019t mind the added texture in your IP mashed potatoes.<\/li>\n
  4. If you LOVE butter, you can definitely add more than 6 tablespoons. <\/strong>I thought 6 was the perfect amount to keep it rich and buttery. If you have extra and it\u2019s within budget, you can add some more. Or you can add less if preferred!<\/li>\n
  5. Warm or room-temp butter and milk will give you the smoothest results. <\/strong>Adding cold liquid can cause the starches in the potatoes to seize up and create a less creamy texture.<\/li>\n
  6. I DON\u2019T recommend using an electric mixer or stand mixer to mash the potatoes.<\/strong> They make it way too easy to overmix, and overmixing can make the potatoes gummy or gluey.<\/li>\n
  7. I kept the seasonings in this Instant Pot mashed potato recipe extremely simple with just salt and pepper. <\/strong>You can absolutely add any seasonings you enjoy. Most dried herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, and even a pinch of nutmeg would be great. You can also swap the water for chicken stock or broth (skip the salt in step 2 and add it to taste when mashing) for even more flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n

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    Make creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with just a few simple ingredients. A fuss-free side that saves time and turns out perfectly every time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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