Which Will Win the Mashed Potatoes Battle?! Instant Pot vs. Stovetop

It’s a battle of mashed potatoes…which one will cook the best and smoothest mashed potatoes – the instant pot or stovetop? It’s not just about the cooking method, but also about which potato you are using. Come learn Erin’s recommendations for cooking the best mashed potatoes.

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Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

The best way to make mashed potatoes for the holidays!

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time12 minutes minutes

Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

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• 5 lbs gold potatoes
• 1 cup hot water
• Butter
• Milk, sour cream and/or cream cheese
• Garlic powder to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Halve the gold potatoes.
• Add 1 cup hot water to the instant pot insert and then add the steam rack that came with the appliance. Add the halved gold potatoes onto the steam rack.
• Close lid and set to Sealing.
• Cook on Manual, High Pressure for 12 minutes.
• Quick release, then drain off the water and excess liquid.
• Mash the potatoes with potato masher and then add butter, milk/sour cream/cream cheese to taste, along with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes as side dish for weeknight meal or holiday meal.