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    Home » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot® Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese

    Published: Nov 12, 2019 · Modified: Nov 4, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    Love mashed potatoes, but wish cooking them was faster? Try these Instant Pot mashed potatoes with goat cheese! This dish is creamy, delicious, and fast!

    Love mashed potatoes, but wish cooking them was faster? Try these Instant Pot mashed potatoes with goat cheese! This dish is creamy, delicious, and fast!

    goat cheese mashed potatoes

    Do you know what the worst part of making mashed potatoes is?

    The waiting.

    When you make mashed potatoes on the stovetop, you wait for a large pot of water to come to a boil.

    Then, you wait for the potatoes to become tender.

    Waiting, waiting, and a little more waiting.

    While you wait, you're probably also multi-tasking by cooking the main course at the same time.

    And that, my friends, is why these Instant Pot mashed potatoes are so amazing.

    Yes, there's a little bit of waiting, but these potatoes are faster than the stovetop version and a little more hands-off.

    That makes these Instant Pot mashed potatoes with goat cheese a fabulous dinner win.

    Don't have an Instant Pot yet? Make these stovetop goat cheese mashed potatoes, fluffy mashed potatoes, or French mashed potatoes.

    What Kind of Potatoes Should I Use for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?

    Use Yukon gold potatoes for the creamiest mashed potatoes.

    They might also be labeled yellow or butter potatoes.

    You could also use Russet or Idaho potatoes, but your mashed potatoes will be less creamy and more fluffy.

    If you've got extra gold potatoes, try making these smashed salt + vinegar potatoes, or freeze potatoes for later.

    Can I Skip the Goat Cheese?

    Goat cheese makes these potatoes even more creamy and delicious.

    If you can't find goat cheese or don't like goat cheese, you can swap the goat cheese for cream cheese.

    Do I Need a Potato Masher?

    I recommend using a potato masher (I use this one) or a potato ricer to mash the potatoes.

    If you don't have one, you can whip them with an electric hand mixer, but be careful not to over-whip the potatoes. They can become gluey.

    How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese

    Start by quartering some potatoes.

    Add them to the Instant Pot along with a cup of water.

    Add Potatoes + Water to the Instant Pot
    Add Potatoes + Water to the Instant Pot

    Close the lid, and turn the valve to sealing.

    Press the pressure cook (or manual) button, and set the time for ten minutes.

    Some Instant Pot models have a pressure cook button, and others have a manual button.  They do exactly the same thing.

    The Instant Pot will take about eight minutes to come to pressure, and then it will count down for ten minutes.

    When the countdown finishes, carefully quick release the pressure.

    Pressure Cook Potatoes Until Tender
    Pressure Cook Potatoes Until Tender

    Drain the cooked potatoes and set them aside.

    Add milk, cream, and butter to the Instant Pot.

    Press cancel to end the previous program, and press the sauté button. 

    The Instant Pot will begin to heat the milk and melt the butter. As soon as the milk is warm (about two minutes), press cancel to turn off the heat.

    Warm Milk, Cream, + Butter
    Warm Milk, Cream, + Butter

    Add the potatoes back into the pot, and add the cheese.

    Use a potato masher or ricer to smash the potatoes.

    Add Potatoes + Cheese to the Pot
    Add Potatoes + Cheese to the Pot
    Mash the Potatoes
    Mash the Potatoes

    Scoop the potatoes out of the Instant Pot, and serve them right away!

    I like to serve mine along with some vegan gravy with caramelized onions!

    Leftover mashed potatoes? Try making these fried mashed potato balls from Girl Heart Food!

    goat cheese mashed potatoes in a serving dish

    Want more Instant Pot ideas?  Check out all of my Instant Pot recipes.

    goat cheese mashed potatoes
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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese

    Love mashed potatoes, but wish cooking them was faster? Try these Instant Pot mashed potatoes with goat cheese! This dish is creamy, delicious, and fast!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 428kcal
    Freezer Friendly?
    No
    Will It Keep?
    3-4 Days
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    Equipment

    • Instant Pot (I use this one)
    • Potato Masher (I use this one)
    • Colander

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds gold potatoes, peeled and quartered Look for "gold," "Yukon gold," "yellow," or "butter" potatoes
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
    • ½ cup whole milk (4 ounces)
    • ½ cup heavy cream (4 ounces)
    • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
    • 4 ounces goat cheese

    Instructions

    • Add potatoes, water, and half the salt to the Instant Pot.
      Add Potatoes + Water to the Instant Pot
    • Seal the lid and turn the steam valve to the sealing position.
    • Set Instant Pot to pressure cook/manual, high pressure. Set the cook time for 10 minutes.
    • The Instant Pot will take about 8 minutes to come to pressure, and then will start counting down the cook time.
      As soon as it beeps to let you know the cook time has finished, carefully quick release the pressure by using the handle of a long spoon (I use a wooden spoon) to turn the steam valve to venting.
      Tip: Quick release can be messy– the vent will let loose some liquids with the steam. Lay a kitchen towel over the top to keep your kitchen clean.
      Pressure Cook Potatoes Until Tender
    • Drain the potatoes into a colander, and set aside.
      Press cancel on the Instant Pot to end the previous program.
      Add the milk, cream, and butter to the Instant Pot. Press the sauté button. Leave the adjustable temperature setting at normal.
      Heat the milk for about 2 minutes, until the butter begins to melt and the milk is warm.
      Press the cancel button to turn off the heat.
      If you did not weigh your potatoes before starting, check the recipe notes to adjust the recipe before proceeding.
      Warm Milk, Cream, + Butter
    • Put the potatoes back into the Instant Pot with the milk. Add the goat cheese.
      Add Potatoes + Cheese to the Pot
    • Use a potato masher or potato ricer to mash the potatoes.  Add the remaining salt to taste, and serve.
      Leftovers / Make Ahead: This mash reheats well in the microwave, or add to casserole dish, cover, and place in a warm oven (350ºF) for 20-30 minutes. Store in a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within 3-4 days.  (I do not recommend freezing these potatoes.)
      Mash the Potatoes

    Notes

    No food scale? If you're not using a full two pounds of potatoes, or if you didn't weigh the potatoes and aren't sure, you may want to make the following adjustments to the recipe:
    Heat the milk, cream, and butter, and then remove them from the pot.  Add the potatoes to the pot, and pour the milk in gradually as you mash.  You might not use all the milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 428kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) | Protein: 13g (26%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 19g (119%) | Cholesterol: 87mg (29%) | Sodium: 1417mg (62%) | Potassium: 999mg (29%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1129IU (23%) | Vitamin C: 26mg (32%) | Calcium: 165mg (17%) | Iron: 8mg (44%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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