Name: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {No Drain}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds Russet potatoes; Water; 1 tsp Salt; 0.25 cup Butter; 0.25 cup Sour cream; 0.667 cup Half and half; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {No Drain}

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Instructions

Put prepared potatoes in the Instant Pot.

Pour enough water over the potatoes to just cover them.

Add salt.

Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Quick release the pressure and test the potatoes for doneness – a fork inserted in the potato should easily release.

When potatoes are done, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.

Stir in butter, half and half, sour cream and All Purpose Seasoning Blend.

You can add more half and half to reach your desired consistency.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Potatoes Uniformly 🥔
Cut all russet potatoes into equal 1-1.5 inch chunks to ensure even cooking in the Instant Pot and prevent some pieces from being undercooked while others turn to mush.
Use the Trivet Strategy 🍳
Place potatoes on the trivet with just enough water to create steam, allowing them to cook without excess liquid pooling around them for naturally creamy results without draining.
Warm Your Dairy Before Mashing 🥛
Heat the half-and-half, sour cream, and butter together before adding to hot potatoes—this prevents temperature shock and creates an ultra-smooth, lump-free texture throughout.
Season in Layers 🧂
Add all-purpose seasoning both to the cooking water and again after mashing to build layers of flavor, adjusting the final amount to taste for perfectly seasoned potatoes.
Avoid Over-Mashing 🔨
Use a ricer or hand masher gently—over-working the potatoes releases excess starch and creates a gluey, undesirable texture rather than the creamy consistency you're aiming for.