15 Minute Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds yukon gold potatoes
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup butter (softened or melted (or vegan butter, I used Earth Balance whipped in these potatoes.))
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1/4-1/2 cup non-dairy milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the Instant Pot and pour enough water in to just cover. Put on the lid and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes, then quick release and make sure the potatoes are soft. They are done when a sharp knife can easily be inserted into the potato.

2. 2

   Drain the potatoes and reserve 1/2 cup of the water.

3. 3

   Add the potatoes back to the Instant Pot and lightly mash with a potato masher until just softened. Add the butter, salt and pepper. I start with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then add from there. Depending on what type of butter you use, you may need 1/2 to more than 1 teaspoon salt. Add in a few tablespoons of milk, just to cream them together.

4. 4

   Taste them! If you want them a little more wet/creamy, add in a few splashes of either the reserved cooking water or milk of choice. Stir just to combine, then repeat as needed depending on the texture you prefer.

5. 5

   Serve garnished with chopped chives.