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Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes

If you are looking for a quick and easy mashed potatoes recipe, look no further. These creamy mashed potatoes made in the Instant Pot are incredibly delicious and such a simple recipe.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American/Canadian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. red potatoes washed and cubed (yellow Yukon Gold potatoes work well here too)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 c. chicken or vegetable broth
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cut into chunks

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes, garlic, and broth in Instant Pot®. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  2. Add the lid and flip pressure valve to “Sealing” position. Select the “Manual” option and adjust setting to “high.” Set cook time to 8 minutes. When finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  3. Carefully open lid and add cream cheese. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher or an immersion blender until blended, but not completely smooth. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 245mg11%
Potassium 719mg21%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 349IU7%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.