Simple Instant Pot® Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes cook through quickly in an Instant Pot®; add sour cream, butter, and milk and mash by hand for a simple and comforting side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 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

Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Add to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with water and bouillon cubes. Select Saute function; set timer for 4 minutes on High.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.