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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives

Fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes made in the Instant Pot — no pot watching or draining required.

Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Serves8

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add water to the Instant Pot. Place trivet inside and add potatoes on top.
  2. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 12 minutes.
  3. Quick release. Drain any remaining liquid.
  4. Add warm milk, melted butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash to desired consistency.
  5. Top with fresh chives and extra butter. Serve hot.
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