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    Best Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Vegan

    Oct 1, 2021 · 27 Comments

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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    The Best Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Vegan are silky, smooth and fluffy in under 30 minutes! I use this quick and easy recipe every Thanksgiving holiday, and all my guests love it! It is so delicious whether you like your Instant Pot mashed potatoes skin on or off!

     Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    Jump to:
    • What is the Best Kind Potato for Mashed Potatoes?
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Cooking Tips
    • What Can I Substitute for Milk and Heavy Cream?
    • What to Add to Mashed Potatoes for Flavour?
    • How to Make the Best Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes
    • What Goes With Mashed Potatoes
    • Best Vegan Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • More Thanksgiving Recipes

    What is the Best Kind Potato for Mashed Potatoes?

    Yukon Gold potatoes are the best for mashed potatoes. But I have had many successes using Russet Potatoes as well. We do not particularly like red potatoes but will use them if that's the only thing we have.

     Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Cooking Tips

    • You can peel or potatoes or leave the skin on
    • This easy pressure cooker mashed potatoes without steamer basket is ready in under 30 minutes
    • You can add any flavours to your mashed potatoes.
    • Instead of cooking the potatoes in water, cook your potatoes in chicken broth or vegetable broth for the vegan mashed potato option. The potato will absorb all the flavour!
    • Substitute heavy cream for milk and add melted butter for a super creamy masher.
    • For plant-based vegan Thanksgiving recipe, use oat milk or soy milk instead.
    • Avoid using too much liquid.
    • Push the potatoes through a fine mesh sieve to render the smoothest, fluffiest potatoes ever!
    • Masher will yield chunkier mash potatoes.
    • Fold in the liquid once your potatoes are mashed to avoid over mixing.

    Although this recipe is not a no drain instant pot mashed potatoes recipe, it is very easy to make and very delicious.

    What Can I Substitute for Milk and Heavy Cream?

    The best substitute for a dairy-free mashed potato vegan alternative is a neutral-tasting milk substitute like oat milk or soy milk for a plant-based vegan Thanksgiving recipe. My mashed potatoes had a funny taste and mealy texture when we tried almond milk, and coconut milk is too fragrant and tropically. You can also skip using nut milk and use vegetable stock.

    Your vegetarian mashed potatoes will still turn out super creamy, silky and luxurious!

    What to Add to Mashed Potatoes for Flavour?

    • You can pick any herbs that you like.
    • Garlic is nice. Garlic mashed potatoes are my favourite; Lemon garlic is a close second. Cheesy mashed potatoes are also very good with kids. 
    • Mashed baked potatoes with chives and green onions are also very nice.
    • Herbs such as cilantro, parsley, oregano, sage, or thyme are just some of fresh herbs to use.
    • Butter.

     Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    How to Make the Best Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes

    After the potatoes are washed, scrubbed and peeled, add the potatoes in the Instant Pot with salt and chicken stock. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes and quick release.

    For vegetarian mashed potatoes, you can replace the Instant Pot mashed potatoes with chicken broth with vegetable broth instead.

    What Goes With Mashed Potatoes 

    The best mains to serve with mashed potatoes:

    • Bacon Wrapped Turkey Thighs
    • Juicy Reverse Sear Steak
    • Best Seafood Clam Chowder
    • Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

    Did you make this Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Vegan Recipe? I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS

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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Best Vegan Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    ★★★★★ 5 from 19 reviews
    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 8
    • Total Time: 18 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Appetizers, Snacks
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Pacific North West, Canadian
    • Diet: Vegan
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    The Best Vegan Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are silky, smooth and fluffy in under 30 minutes! I use this quick and easy recipe every Thanksgiving holiday, and all my guests love it! It is so delicious whether you like your Instant Pot mashed potatoes skin on or off!


    Ingredients

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    • 6 to 8 Yukon potatoes, peel and rough chopped
    • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock (vegan option)
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 2 tbsp butter or vegan butter (such as Flora Salted Plant Butter), room temperature
    • ¼ C heavy cream, milk or milk alternative like oat milk (vegan option)
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • ¼ C fresh chives or cilantro, garnishing (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Wash and peel potatoes. (see notes)
    2. Add potatoes, chicken stock or vegetable stock, garlic into the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
    3. Close and lock the Instant Pot cover and set pressure cook on high for 8 minutes followed by quick release.
    4. Carefully remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot. Drain excess liquid.
    5. Push the potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or smash with a masher.
    6. If the potatoes feel dry, fold in a tablespoon of the vegetable stock or chicken stock
    7. Fold in room temperature butter, salt and pepper.
    8. Garnish with fresh herbs or butter.
    9. Serve hot and enjoy!

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    Notes

    For creamier mashed potatoes, remove the potato skin.

    Push the potatoes through a fine mesh sieve to render the smoothest, fluffiest potatoes ever!

    I use an 8 quart Instant Pot Duo.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 214
    • Sugar: 2.8 g
    • Sodium: 794.1 mg
    • Fat: 3.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 42.2 g
    • Protein: 5.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: mashed potato, yukon potato, thanksgiving holiday, thanksgiving sides, appetizer, side dish, creamy mashed potatoes, best vegan mashed potatoes, vegetarian, dairy free, milk alternative

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Josh says

      March 21, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      Instant pot mashed potatoes turn out great every time!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Daniela says

      March 21, 2022 at 12:50 pm

      those instant pot mashed potatoes hit the spot so easy

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Anaiah says

      March 21, 2022 at 10:14 am

      These turned out absolutely perfect! So smooth and creamy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Shilpa says

      March 21, 2022 at 3:54 am

      This looks creamy and so smooth! And I love that it can be made in the instant pot!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Andrea says

      March 20, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      these mashed potatoes are so yummy! tasty and delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Choclette says

      March 20, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      It’s hard to beat mashed potato. We had it for lunch today. Delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Emily says

      March 20, 2022 at 11:04 am

      These mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious! I had never tried them in the Instant Pot before and was surprised at how easy it was!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Tavo says

      March 20, 2022 at 10:49 am

      Super yummy! It was also really easy to make!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Billy says

      March 05, 2022 at 2:49 am

      I looove mashed potatoes and this one looks so smooth and creamy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        March 07, 2022 at 2:11 pm

        perfect side dish!

        Reply
    10. Marinela says

      February 01, 2022 at 4:56 am

      Love how silky-smooth texture these mashed potatoes have, they're a lovely side dish that pairs well with everything!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        It makes a good side to a holiday meal!

        Reply
    11. Shilpa says

      January 31, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      So creamy and delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        THanks Shilpa!

        Reply
    12. Andrea says

      January 31, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      these mashed potatoes are the best! love that they're vegan and still come out super tasty and creamy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        no drain too!

        Reply
    13. Jacqui says

      January 31, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      These mashed potatoes are the best ever!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Ana says

      January 31, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      These mashed potatoes are so easy and quick to make in the instant pot. Love how creamy they turned out while dairy-free.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Joshua says

      January 31, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      These vegan mashed potatoes still turned out ridiculously creamy. Great recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Terri says

      October 11, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      I loved the vegetable stock option - my daughter is dairy-free so it was a great alternative!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 12, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        This is on repeat on our holiday menu! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Sadia Malik says

      October 07, 2021 at 10:52 pm

      These look amazing love that they are vegan too

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 08, 2021 at 2:22 pm

        It's a lovely fluffy mash!!

        Reply
    18. Marie says

      October 06, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      I'm going to have to get over my fear of my Instant Pot and try this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 07, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        Don't be scared! It's so simple to use! it's such a great kitchen helper!

        Reply
    19. Colleen says

      October 06, 2021 at 8:43 am

      I am now excited to use the instant pot for mashed potatoes, which I haven't ever done. Thanks for the inspiration, they look amazing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        October 07, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        perfect for Thanksgiving gourmet holiday! Just in time! 🙂

        Reply

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