How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

I love mashed potatoes.  I could stop this post right here, go straight to the recipe, and that's all you need to know.  Mashed potatoes are literally one of my favorite foods, my spirit animal food if you will, but I have a confession.  I would often buy instant or microwavable mashed potatoes because making them seemed so cumbersome.  That was before I got my Instant Pot.

Today I'm going to show you How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.  You literally just throw everything in the insert and that's about it!  You won't even have to drain them before you mash.  I can't wait to share this recipe along with my secret tips and tricks with you so...

Let's Get Started!

For these Perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes you will need a few simple ingredients:

• 1.5 lb Potatoes (I recommend yukon gold), diced
• 1 Sweet Potato, peeled and diced 
• 4-6 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Dried Mined Onion
• 1 c Vegetable Broth
• 1 c Plant Based Milk
• 1 tsp Seasoning Salt
• 1 tsp Celery Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

To begin you will need to prep all of your vegetables. 

Place the potatoes and garlic into the Instant Pot.  

Before I go any further I imagine you are wondering WHY I am only putting 1 sweet potato into my mashed potatoes.  Well, the other day on Youtube I saw one of the guys from Wicked Kitchen do this.  He talked about how much extra flavor it added, and I have to agree.  So now anytime I am making mashed potatoes for something like Thanksgiving, I add it.  (but let's be honest, I add it on a Tuesday too.) 

Now add the dried minced onions to the Instant Pot. 

I learned a long time ago that this is a great trick to add big flavor.  Whole onions don't quite mash smooth, but these minced onions are perfect because you don't even realize they are in the potatoes. 

Add 1 cup of vegetable broth.  

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to SEALING. 

Press the "Pressure COOK" button and set the timer to 10 minutes.  

Allow time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.  When it is ready the timer will automatically start counting down.

Once the 10 minutes timer has elapsed, do a quick release by turning the valve to VENTING. 

All the pressure to fully release and the pin to drop.  

Once the pressure has release you can remove the lip and your potatoes should look like this. 

Add a couple tablespoons of vegan butter.  

Yes, yes, normally I try to stay away from oil, nut it's Thanksgiving so YOLO!  

Add about a 1/4 c of the milk at first and, using your preferred method all be hand mixer, hand masher, rice, etc, mashed your potatoes.  

 

Everyone like the texture of their mashed potatoes a certain way.  

Mash until they are the texture you like. 

Now add the salt, seasoning salt, celery salt, and pepper to taste. 

Let me say that celery salt and seasoning salt are my game changers with it comes to any potato dish.  Just trust me on this one. 

Place it in your serving dish and you are ready to eat!  I love the rich color the yukon golds and sweet potato give this Perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potato Recipe.  And the flavor, the favor is so rich, deep, and complex.  I know you and your family are going to love them so get in the kitchen and give it a try tonight!  

And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living, 

~The Kitchen Wife~

Yield: 4-6

Author: Mandee Pogue

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How it Make Perfect Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These creamy and delicious Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are pack full of flavor, don't require draining, and are ready in about 10 minutes!

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 Mininactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 5 lb Potatoes (I recommend yukon gold), diced
• 1 Sweet Potato, peeled and diced
• 6 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 Tbsp Dried Mined Onion
• 1 c Vegetable Broth
• 1 c Plant Based Milk
• 1 tsp Seasoning Salt
• 1 tsp Celery Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare your vegetables
2. Place the potatoes, garlic, and dried minced onion in the instant pot. 
3. Add 1 cup of vegetable broth.
4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, make sure the valve is set to SEALING, and push PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes. 
5. Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure and cook.  
6. When the 10 minutes have elapsed, do a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to VENTING. 
7. Add the seasoning, and the milk a 1/4 c at a time whilst mashing with your preferred method. (ie hand masher, hand mixer, kitchen aid, ricer, etc.)
8. Once you get your potatoes to the texture and flavor you like, you are ready to eat.
9. Serve and Enjoy!

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