Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot Method)
These creamy mashed potatoes are inspired by the classic Bob Evans restaurant style that so many people grew up enjoying. The Instant Pot cooks the potatoes quickly with just a small amount of water so there is no draining step.
Servings: 8
Calories: 330kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker,
Ingredients
- 6 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Clean, peel, and slice the potatoes into 2" chunks.6 large Russet potatoes
- Add the potatoes, water, and salt to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set the valve to pressurize.1 cup water, 2 teaspoon salt
- Turn the Instant Pot to High pressure and 10 minutes on the manual settings. The Instant Pot will require 7 to 10 minutes to pressurize before it starts cooking for the 10 minutes. (Note: 7 - 10 minutes to pressurize plus 10 minutes cook time).
- Once the 10 minute cooking time has elapsed, the Instant Pot will beep. Do a manual release, taking care to stay out of the steam release path.
- Add the butter and milk to the potatoes. Mix with a hand mixer either in the Instant Pot cook pot, or transfer them to a deep bowl to mix.½ cup butter, ½ cup milk
- Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut Even Potato Pieces: Uniform chunks cook evenly in the Instant Pot so the potatoes mash smoothly.
- Use Russet Potatoes: Russets have a high starch content that produces light and fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Mash While Hot: Hot potatoes absorb butter and milk better than cooled potatoes.
- Add Dairy Gradually: Start with the listed amount of milk and add a little more if needed to reach the texture you prefer.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mixing too long with a hand mixer can make mashed potatoes gluey, so stop once they are smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 1180mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
