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Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes

By Gary White
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Published April 14, 2018. Last modified August 1, 2025 By Gary White

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These pressure cooker mashed potatoes are rich and creamy with a bold flavor! 

Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats

I know, I know... Who needs another recipe for pressure cooker mashed potatoes? But trust me on this one. These are actually different - and in the best way! They have a rich, creamy texture (I know, nothing new) and a bold flavor!

Most mashed potatoes use a combination of a few different ingredients: butter, milk, sour cream, and garlic. Well, we've changed it up just a bit. We're using evaporated milk instead of regular milk. And we've added onion powder for an unexpected kick. And we love it! The potatoes are perfect with other highly seasoned dishes - like steak or short ribs!

Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats

Why Use Evaporated Milk?

The purpose of the evaporated milk (usually used in baking) is simple: the flavor. Sure, you can absolutely use any milk in pressure cooker mashed potatoes. So the only reason to choose any over another is the flavor, right?

My mom always used evaporated in her baked mac and cheese, which was my favorite food for most of my life. So I must've developed a taste for it over the years because now I use it every chance I get. Lol... But it really is delicious, so you should try it too!

How to Make Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Pour 1 cup of water into pressure cooker. Add steamer basket and fill with potatoes. Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick-release the pressure.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Meanwhile, add butter, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small sauce pan.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Bring to a simmer and mix well. Keep warm until potatoes are ready.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Pour in milk/butter mixture.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Using a potato masher, mash and mix potatoes until desired consistency is reached.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats
Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes | The Foodie Eats

Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Rich and creamy mashed potatoes with a bold flavor!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Gary White

Ingredients 

  • 3 lbs. gold potatoes peeled, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 5 oz. evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder

Instructions

  • Pour 1 cup of water into pressure cooker. Add steamer basket and fill with potatoes. Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick-release the pressure.
  • Meanwhile, add butter, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and mix well. Keep warm until potatoes are ready.
  • Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl and pour in milk/butter mixture. Using a potato masher, mash and mix potatoes until desired consistency is reached.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 21.8mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 5.9mg
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  1. Joan Farquharson

    April 16, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe has become such a staple for me! It’s so quick to make and turned out so good!

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