13 minutes2 servingsblack pepper

Basic Mashed Potatoes

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

2 Servings

13 Minutes

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 3 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 13 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot, Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Instant Pot Pro, Instant Pot Pro Plus, Instant Pot Ultimate Lid, Pressure Cook

Diet: Halal, Vegetarian

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

These super simple mashed potatoes are creamy and delicious, and I promise you, you’ll never want to make another mashed potato recipe again.

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse potatoes, peel and slice. Large chunks are just fine.
Place potatoes immediately in Instant Pot and add just enough water to cover, along with 1 tsp salt.
Close and lock the lid and turn the steam release handle to Sealing
Select Pressure Cook and set timer for 8 Minutes .
After cook time is done, flip the steam valve to quick-release the pressure
Pour into a colander to strain, then return cooked potatoes to the pot
Add melted butter, buttermilk, black pepper, and salt, or more to taste
Use a fork or potato masher to mash to desired consistency
Serve warm and enjoy

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Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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