Ultimate Creamy Potato Heaven: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

  • ¼cupcream cheese

  • 1tablespooncream cheese

  • ¼cupmilk

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Place a steamer inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add 1 cup water to the pot. Place potato chunks into the steamer. Close and lock the lid. Select Rice function and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese and milk to the pot and mash using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips

Be sure to use brick-style cream cheese, not the whipped kind.

If you like, try using half-and-half instead of milk.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Cholesterol
14mg
5%
Sodium
80mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
52g
19%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
7g
15%
Vitamin C
16mg
18%
Calcium
58mg
4%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
1212mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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