All the comfort of Grandma’s mashed potatoes 🥰 — creamy, buttery, and heartwarming — made effortlessly in your Instant Pot! ⏱️ This modern twist gives you that same cozy, farmhouse flavor in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or the holidays.
🍽️ Ingredients
Simple, classic, and full of love 💕
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🥔 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks
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💧 1 cup water or broth (more flavor) for the Instant Pot
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🧈 ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
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🥛 ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk, warmed
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🧂 1 ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
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🌿 Freshly ground black pepper
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🧄 Optional: 1–2 cloves roasted garlic or ¼ tsp garlic powder for extra flavor
⚡ Instant Pot Instructions
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Prep the potatoes 🥔
Peel and cube potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. -
Load the pot 🍲
Add 1 cup water (broth) and place potatoes inside. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. -
Pressure cook ⏱️
Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. When finished, do a quick release. -
Drain & mash 🥣
Carefully drain excess water and return the potatoes to the warm pot. Mash with a potato masher (not a mixer!) for that old-fashioned texture. -
Add the creamy goodness 🧈🧀
Stir in butter and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Then pour in warm cream or milk a little at a time, mashing until creamy and fluffy. -
Season & serve 🌿
Add more salt and pepper to taste. Top with a pat of butter (because Grandma would ❤️) and garnish with herbs if you like.
🔥 How to Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm (Perfect for Make-Ahead!)
Here’s how to keep that creamy perfection when prepping ahead 👇
🕐 Option 1: Keep Warm in the Instant Pot
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After mashing, switch your Instant Pot to “Keep Warm” mode.
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Add a splash of cream or milk, cover with the lid (not sealed), and stir every 30–45 minutes to prevent dryness.
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You can keep them warm this way for up to 2 hours!
🧈 Option 2: Make Ahead & Reheat Later
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Store cooled mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Reheat on the stove or in the Instant Pot using the “Sauté” function with a bit of cream or butter until warm and fluffy again.
✨ Tip: A dollop of butter or a splash of warm cream at serving time brings them right back to life — creamy, smooth, and cozy as ever!
💡 Pro Tips for Grandma-Approved Results
⭐ Warm your dairy before adding — no lumps, no gluey texture.
⭐ Don’t overmix — stop mashing when they’re silky and soft.
⭐ For extra flavor — try roasted garlic, sour cream, or a hint of chives.
⭐ Yukon Golds = creamy, Russets = fluffy — can’t go wrong either way!
🧺 Perfect Pairings
These creamy Instant Pot mashed potatoes are dreamy alongside:
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🍗 Roast chicken or Thanksgiving turkey
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🥩 Classic pot roast or steak
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🍖 Slow-cooked ribs
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🥕 Roasted vegetables or hearty stew
💕 Final Thoughts
This recipe captures the best of both worlds — Grandma’s timeless flavor meets modern convenience. 💛 Made in the Instant Pot, these mashed potatoes are ready in minutes yet taste like they simmered all afternoon in Grandma’s kitchen.
Serve them warm, share them with love, and soak up the cozy comfort of home. 🏡✨