Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

I never though I would be doing something as simple as 'mashed potatoes' in the instant pot as I thought it was easy on the stove. HA! It is so much easier in the Instant Pot and no possibility of boiling over. Not to mention the fact that you don't boil them, they retain so much more flavor. That being said, you can use with regular 'stove top' potatoes and use the additional ingredients in this recipe to your conventional mashed potatoes - so good! Enjoy.

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes washed, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes (Yukon, Russet or Red Potatoes all work)2 pounds potatoes washed, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes (Yukon, Russet or Red Potatoes all work)
1 cup water or chicken broth1 cup water or chicken broth
 
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)½ cup butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup milk or half and half warmed1 cup half and half warmed
salt and pepper to tastesalt and pepper to taste
2 to 4 oz cream cheese, softened in the microwave (20 secondish)good dollop of sour cream
parsleyparsley

Steps

In Instant Pot, place prepared potatoes in a steamer basket or on the trivetIn Instant Pot, place prepared potatoes in a steamer basket.
Pour water or broth into the potPour water or broth into the pot.
Lock and seal the lid then cook on manual high pressure for 7 minutes (Add additional time for larger potato cubes, about 2-5 minutes)Lock and seal the lid then cook on manual high pressure for 7 minutes (Add additional time for larger potato cubes, about 2 to 5 minutes)
Perform a quick release to release all the steam and pressurePerform a quick release to release all the steam and pressure.
Open the lid and check the potatoes with a knife. If there is any resistance, the potatoes are not cooked all the way. Add 1 more cup of water, replace the lid, and cook for an additional 2 minutesOpen the lid and check the potatoes with a knife. If there is any resistance, the potatoes are not cooked all the way. Add 1 more cup of water, replace the lid, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Drain the water out of the Instant Pot. If you placed the potatoes straight into the pot (no steamer basket or trivet), you should not have any additional liquid in the pot, but if you do, drain itDrain the water out of the Instant Pot. If you placed the potatoes straight into the pot (no steamer basket), you should not have any additional liquid in the pot, but if you do, drain it.
In a bowl, microwave the butter till melted, add the milk or half and half and mic for an additional 10 to 15 seconds to warm. Mash potatoes to your desired consistency. Add butter, milk, salt and pepper, sour cream and mix inIn a bowl, microwave the butter till melted, add the milk or half and half and mic for an additional 10 to 15 seconds to warm. Mash potatoes to your desired consistency. Add butter, milk, salt and pepper, sour cream and mix in.
The potatoes may be kept on "keep warm" in the Instant Pot until ready to serve

 

Sunday Chat: Make This Year About Love

 

This is my command: 

Love each other. 

 John 15:17 

 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, 

but didn’t love others, 

 I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 

 If I had the gift of prophecy, and 

if I understood all of God’s secret plans 

 and possessed all knowledge, 

 and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, 

 but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. 

 If I gave everything I have to the poor 

 and even sacrificed my body, 

 I could boast about it; 

 but if I didn’t love others, 

I would have gained nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Love each other. 

 Just as I have loved you, 

 you should love each other. 

 Your love for one another 

will prove to the world that you are my disciples. 

 John 13:34-35

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, 

all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. 

 Mark 12:30 

 “I know all the things you do. 

 I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. 

 I know you don’t tolerate evil people. 

 You have examined the claims of 

those who say they are apostles but are not. 

 You have discovered they are liars. 

 You have patiently suffered for me without quitting. 

 “But I have this complaint against you. 

 You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!

 Look how far you have fallen! 

 Revelation 2:2-5

“You have heard the law that says, 

 ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 

 But I say, love your enemies! 

 Pray for those who persecute you! 

 Matthew 5:43-44 

 “If you love only those who love you, 

 why should you get credit for that? 

 Even sinners love those who love them! 

 Luke 6:32 

 Most important of all, 

 continue to show deep love for each other, 

 for love covers a multitude of sins. 

 1 Peter 4:8 

 But to you who are willing to listen, 

 I say, love your enemies! 

 Do good to those who hate you. 

 Luke 6:27

 “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 

 James 2:8 

 I am writing to remind you, dear friends, 

 that we should love one another. 

 2 John 1:5 

 Live wisely among those who are not believers, 

 and make the most of every opportunity. 

 Let your conversation be gracious 

and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. 

Colossians 4:5-6