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Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes

June 14, 2019 by Melissa 18 Comments

Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes are buttery, garlicky and so easy to make! No peeling, no dicing and they come out perfectly every time!

Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes

These mashed potatoes are loaded with flavor and so easy in the Instant Pot! I have a recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes that I love! I wondered if I could use the same technique, basically steaming the potatoes whole, with skin on red potatoes. It worked perfectly! Once the potatoes are cooked through, they are so tender they mash up in a snap. The Instant Pot also makes killer Instant Pot Potato Salad, it’s one of my favorites!

 

Red Potatoes in the Instant Pot

How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Red Potatoes

  • Start by scrubbing 5 pounds of red potatoes well and piercing the skin a few times on each potato with a fork.
  • Then place potatoes on a rack in a 6QT Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups of water. Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes, then let Instant Pot Natural Pressure Release.
  • While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a small pan on the stove with two whole garlic cloves to infuse butter with garlic flavor. Let sit until potatoes are ready. Garlic will continue to flavor the butter as it sits.
  • Use cooking tongs to carefully remove hot potatoes. Remove steaming rack and discard any leftover cooking water.
  • Mash red potatoes with garlic butter, discarding whole garlic pieces.  Then add warm half and half followed by sour cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and green onions.

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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5 from 15 votes
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Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Natural Pressure Release
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Buttery garlic mashed red poatoes cooked and mashed right in the Instant Pot.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 517 kcal
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds red potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 8 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half warmed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onion diced
Instructions
  1. Start by scrubbing 5 pounds of red potatoes well and piercing the skin a few times on each potato with a fork. Then place potatoes on a steamer rack in a 6QT Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups of water to the potatoes.

     

  2. Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes, then let Instant Pot Natural Pressure Release. While potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a small pan on the stove with two whole garlic cloves to infuse butter with garlic flavor. Let sit until potatoes are ready to mash. Garlic will continue to flavor the butter as it sits.

  3. Use cooking tongs to carefully remove hot potatoes. Remove steaming rack and discard any leftover cooking water. Return poatoes to Instant Pot and mash with garlic butter, discarding whole garlic pieces. Then stir in warm half and half followed by sour cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and green onions.

Recipe Notes

A metal potato masher will cause some scarring in the stainless steel Instant Pot liner. Use a nylon masher or transfer potatoes to a separate bowl for mashing to avoid scratches.  

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 1021mg44%
Potassium 1837mg52%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 34.3mg42%
Calcium 134mg13%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Sara Welch

    June 14, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    Such a hearty and flavorful side dishl! This has easily become a family favorite dish in our home!

    Reply
  2. Kristyn

    June 14, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    Mashed potatoes are a must!! These look so good & easy!!

    Reply
  3. Jen

    June 14, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    This is going to be a lifesaver especially during the holidays when stove top space is limited. Thanks for giving me another option.

    Reply
  4. Taylor

    June 15, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! Love that red skin mixed in. Yum!

    Reply
  5. lauren kelly

    June 15, 2019 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    These are my ultimate comfort food! Thank you for delicious recipe, I make these all the time!

    Reply
  6. Julie Blanner

    October 28, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Love these! Such a great addition to any meal, and always devoured by the whole family!

    Reply
  7. Suzy

    October 28, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    Mashed potatoes are our favorite to make but we don’t normally use red potatoes! This was so good and came out so creamy!

    Reply
  8. Toni

    October 28, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes are easy to make and completely delicious! I love that red potatoes are used. Such a great recipe.

    Reply
  9. Trang

    October 29, 2019 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    No peeling or dicing! This one is a winner for me cause potato prepping is the worst. Love!

    Reply
  10. Kellie Hemmerly

    October 29, 2019 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    This is sooooooo easy and I can get it started while I finish the main course for dinner!

    Reply
    • Kory

      April 2, 2020 at 10:43 am

      To halve this recipe, would you also halve the amount of water that you put in the pot with the potatoes?

      Reply
  11. Nicole P

    November 12, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    Hi there! I plan on making for Thanksgiving – can you taste the sour cream? I am not a huge fan but if I can’t taste it then I will be ok! lol

    Reply
    • Melissa

      November 14, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      I don’t think you can! I hope you like them!

      Reply
  12. Heide

    January 22, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    This was the easiest way I have ever made smashed potatoes. No cutting board, no dicing, and no mess of boiled over starchy water on my stove! I use a hand mixer to whip them up and it was effortless … perfect softness. I’m doing Keto but smashed potatoes are my hubby’s favorite … I’m planning to make these in large batches and freeze portions.

    Reply
  13. Anna

    February 12, 2020 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Instant Pot mashed potatoes are the best! It’s the only way I make them!

    Reply
  14. Eden

    February 12, 2020 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    So easy to make!! They were buttery and smooth and SO good. Can’t wait to make them again!

    Reply
  15. Kristyn

    February 12, 2020 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    I could eat these with every meal! Love mashed potatoes & I love using red potatoes & of course the instant pot! Yummy & so easy!

    Reply
  16. Katie Nielson

    July 4, 2020 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious! It’s bookmarked on my phone and we make it all the time. It’s SO easy and delicious. It’s requested at all my family events now and everyone always compliments them like crazy!

    Reply

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