Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 – 5 Lbs potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 Stick Butter
  • 1 Cup Half & Half or Whole Milk
  • 1 Cup Water
  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes and water in an Instant Pot. 
  2. Put the lid on, turn the valve to seal, then set the Instant Pot for manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  3. When the timer goes off, release the pressure by turning the valve to vent. 
  4. Add the half & half, butter, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and onion powder to the Instant Pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to desired consistency. You can add more milk if needed, one tablespoon at a time.
  5. Spoon the potatoes into a serving bowl. Top with additional pats of butter and sliced chives if desired.