Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are easy to make and mash in one pot with just 5 ingredients for a creamy, buttery, and delicious potato side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 386 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1.25 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add sour cream, butter, and milk. Gently mash with a potato masher to reach your desired consistency.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Remove the pot and carefully drain off most of the liquid.

Step 3

Peel potatoes if desired, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) with water and bouillon cubes. Select Sauté function and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir potatoes and water and break up bouillon cubes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.