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Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes The Soul Food Way

Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes The Soul Food Way

Mashed potatoes are a soul food staple, and the Instant Pot makes them easier and creamier than ever! No more waiting for water to boil or juggling multiple pots or pans, and the potatoes are ready in half the stovetop time!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker
  • Instant Pot trivet rack optional - comes with the Instant Pot
  • Potato masher
  • handheld electric mixer optional - to blend the mashed potatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes gold potatoes or small reds
  • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock for vegetarians
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted and melted
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning Weber garlic and herb seasoning, or similar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup parsley fresh and finely chopped

Instructions

  • Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and place the trivet rack inside the stainless-steel inner pot. (Using the trivet rack is optional, but it helps keep the potatoes above the liquid, allowing them to steam instead of boil.)
  • Add the potatoes to the pot.
  • Pour the chicken stock over the potatoes.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is up in the "sealing" position, and set the pressure cooker to high for 10 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, carefully move the valve to "venting" and manually release any remaining pressure, if needed.
  • Use an oven mitt to remove the trivet rack with the potatoes from the inner pot.
  • Mash the potatoes inside the inner pot with a potato masher until they are smooth and creamy. Be cautious not to overwork the potatoes to maintain their fluffy texture. 
  • Add the milk, whipping cream, melted butter, garlic & herb seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley to the mashed potatoes.
  • Use a rubber spatula to gently fold and combine all the ingredients. (Optionally, combine with a handheld electric mixer.)
  • Serve these creamy mashed potatoes directly from the inner pot, or transfer them to a serving dish and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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