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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are easy to make thanks to pressure cooking. Flavored with butter and perfect seasoning, they are great for a weeknight meal or the holidays.
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Instant Pot Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes - scrubbed scrubbed clean
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives - chopped

Instructions

  • Cut potatoes into large chunks.
  • Add the potatoes to the pot, and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure and drain the potatoes, reserving cooking liquid. Place the potatoes back in Instant Pot bowl and mash with a potato masher.
  • Add butter, half and half, and salt and pepper, garlic powder and stir to combine.
  • **Add cooking liquid as needed to reach the desired texture. Serve hot with extra butter and chopped fresh chives.