Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

From start to finish all in one pot!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Peel potatoes.

Step 2

Cut potatoes into halves or quarters, basically so the chunks are all about the same size.

Step 3

Put potatoes in the instant pot and cover with about 6 cups of water, enough to be completely covered.

Step 4

Add half the salt

Step 5

Flip valve to SEALING. Cook on STEAM setting for 12 minutes.

Step 6

Make herb butter while potatoes are cooking.

Step 7

Melt butter in large skillet.

Step 8

Add onion, herbs, and let it gently cook for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Quick release remaining steam once potatoes are done.

Step 10

Drain potatoes. They should be very tender.

Step 11

Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes right in the instant pot

Step 12

Add the herb butter, cream cheese or sour cream, parmesan cheese, and the remaining half of the salt

Step 13

Stir to combine

Step 14

Serve!

Step 15

These can be refrigerated.