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November 12, 2019 By Nancylynn 9 Comments

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes [Dairy Free]

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If you aren’t making Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, then you are doing them all wrong!  Seriously friends, this is the BEST and easiest way to make creamy, fluffy, no drain Mashed Potatoes right in your Instant Pot!  This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with. 

Overhead photo of freshly mashed Instant Pot Mashed potatoes still in the Instant pot, topped with ground black pepper and melted vegan butter.

Reason number 9 million that I love my Instant Pot:  Mashed Potatoes.

Guys…please tell me you have already tried this out for yourself.  I mean, you have definitely made my Healthy Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes right?  Because that’s what I have for you today…just minus the meatloaf.

Instant pot full of peeled and diced potatoes on a white marble background with whole potatoes on the side.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you are not utilizing your Instant Pot for Mashed Potatoes then you aren’t doing it right.  Mashed Potatoes cook perfectly in an IP and you should trust me…I am married to a man who fills up 75% of his Thanksgiving Plate with Mashed Potatoes and would never settle for anything but the best.

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Overhead photo of peeled and diced potatoes in an Instant pot liner. Above the pot is a woman's hand holding a clear measuring cup full of chicken broth.

If you need more convincing, here’s a list of reasons why Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the best:

  • They are ready in about 30 minutes – and this includes the time it takes to come to pressure, cook time, AND mashing time.
  • You don’t need to drain these potatoes!  No burning yourself on hot water steaming water (been there!).
  • You don’t need to use your stovetop, freeing it for other dishes.
  • You don’t need to watch over them.
  • You can mash your potatoes RIGHT in the Instant Pot, which means less dirty dishes cluttering your sink.
  • You can make it and set your pot to Keep Warm to keep your potatoes hot for dinner!

Close up photo of freshly mashed dairy free Mashed potatoes still in the Instant pot with a potato masher

I mean…amazing, right?

What kind of equipment do I need for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

And as far as equipment, you don’t need much.  Obviously you need your pressure cooker, Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi. You also need a good Y shaped veggie peeler – I have had this one from Pampered Chef for years, but you can also get this Y shaped peeler on Amazon for a great price.  And if you don’t have a  potato masher, get one!  I use it to mash all the things – eggs for egg salad, avocados for guac, even apples for chunky applesauce!

What kind of potatoes should I use?

It’s a matter of preference, but I find peeled russet potatoes to give the best texture in the Instant Pot.  I do, though, also like Yukon gold, especially if I am leaving the peel on.  I’ve also used red potatoes and honestly, if that’s what you have, they will come out fine, too!  My mother-in-law always uses red potatoes for her mashed potatoes and hers are out of this world yummy!

White rectangular oval serving bowl full of mashed potatoes topped with fresh black pepper and melted vegan butter making them dairy free

Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes

So my son is dairy-free and I used to make two separate pots of mashed potatoes – one with and one without the milk/cream.  And then when I made my Healthy Instant Pot Shepherds Pie, I fell in love with just using broth and our dairy free butter (I love Earth’s Balance) and started making all of my mashed potatoes this way.  They still taste so creamy and you won’t even miss the milk!

Not dairy free?  You can use regular butter and even add some milk during the mashing process if you would like!

How far in advance can I make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?

I know you want me to say you can make these days in advance, but I always love freshly mashed potatoes and I think they taste best when you eat them within an hour or so of making them.

That being said, you can make these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes earlier in the day and then set them to Keep Warm or Slow Cook. Before serving, just heat up some additional butter and broth and mash again.

Overhead photo of freshly mashed Instant Pot Mashed potatoes still in the Instant pot, topped with ground black pepper and melted vegan butter; with the text overlay- Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes | 21 Day Fix | WW | Confessions of a Fit Foodie

 How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain)

It’s so simple!

  1. Peel and cut 3-5lbs of russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes into 1 inch chunks. 
  2. Add 1 cup of broth and quartered potatoes to your instant pot and sprinkle with ½ tsp of salt.  Add 1-2 cloves of garlic, if desired. Lock lid and set on manual for 10 minutes. 
  3. After cook time, do a natural release and remove lid.  
  4. Do not drain potatoes – just mash right in the pot, adding ¼-⅓ cup of vegan butter or ghee.  If necessary, add in some additional broth. Taste and add additional salt, pepper, and fresh herbs, if desired (we love it with just butter and salt, honestly!).  
  5. Enjoy!

What can I serve with these mashed potatoes? Try one of these recipes-

21 Day Fix Grilled Lemon-Herb Pork Chops

Instant Pot Chicken Marsala [Stove-Top Option]

21 Day Fix Instant Pot Maple BBQ Chicken (Slow Cooker Option)

21 Day Fix Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Lemon Grilled Salmon {21 Day Fix}

Spice Rubbed Instant Pot Whole Chicken | Spice Rubbed Crock Pot Whole Chicken [21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers | Ultimate Portion Fix]

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes [Dairy Free]

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  • Author: Nancylynn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
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If you aren’t making Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, then you are doing them all wrong!  Seriously friends, this is the BEST and easiest way to make creamy, fluffy, no drain Mashed Potatoes right in your Instant Pot! 


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Ingredients

  • 3–5 pounds of russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes
  • 1/4 –1/3 cup of vegan butter or ghee (or regular butter if you aren’t dairy free)
  • 1–2 cups of chicken broth (or veggie broth for vegan)
  • garlic (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1.  Peel and cut 3-5lbs of russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes into 1 inch chunks.  If you want to leave the peel on, don’t use russet potatoes. 
  2. Add 1 cup of broth and quartered potatoes to your instant pot and sprinkle with ½ tsp of salt.  Add 1-2 cloves of garlic, if desired. Lock lid and set on manual for 10 minutes. 
  3. After cook time, do a natural release and remove lid.  
  4. Do not drain potatoes – just mash right in the pot, adding ¼-⅓ cup of vegan butter or ghee.  If necessary, add in some additional broth. Taste and add additional salt if desired. 
  5. Enjoy!

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Notes

21 Day Fix Container Counts:  1/2 cup serving is 1 yellow, 2 tsp

WW Freestyle Points:  1/2 cup serving, 4 points


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup

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  1. Kat says

    November 14, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    I’d love to try – we are not dairy free so how much milk would you add? Would it be in addition to the stock or equal parts or what? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      November 18, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      I would add it at the end – keep the stock for cook time, but add 1/4 cup of milk along with the butter and potentially more if needed.

      Reply
  2. Bri says

    November 22, 2019 at 2:31 am

    Could you use sweet potatoes instead??

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    • Nancylynn says

      November 22, 2019 at 4:11 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  3. Melissa Harris says

    November 23, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Is the 6qt IP large enough for a double batch of this recipe?

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    • Nancylynn says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
      • Melissa Harris says

        November 23, 2019 at 11:55 pm

        Woohoo!! Thank you for quick reply!!

        Reply
  4. Kim says

    March 22, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    This recipe is a total game changer for me! I made them last night and they were delicious. This is so much easier, has less clean up and tasted even better than boiling the potatoes. We will definitely be using this recipe for the holidays.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nancylynn says

      March 22, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      Ahhh! Hey Kim – this is awesome!! Thanks so much for letting me know!!

      Reply

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