Don't wait for a whole pot of water to boil to cook your mashed potatoes, cook them in the Instant Pot instead. It's quick and easy to do. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes quickly and easily.
Peel (if desired) and slice your potatoes into 1-inch rounds.
Place the potatoes into the instant pot liner and add 1 cup of water or broth.
Place lid and set to seal. Press pressure cook, set to high, set timer for 6 minutes. Let cook, once done, do a quick pressure release.
Remove the lid carefully and drain off the water.
Add the butter, milk, salt, pepper.
Mashed with a potato masher until ingredients are combined.
Serve or place back into Instant Pot and set to keep warm.
Notes
If the potatoes are too dry, add more milk or butter.
Want more flavor? Mix in dried chives, dried parsley, onion powder, or garlic powder with the salt and pepper.