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Potatoes in the Instant Pot: Flavorful and Convenient Family Side Dish

Potatoes in the Instant Pot
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Perfectly cooked potatoes made in the Instant Pot every time – fluffy on the inside with just the right texture. Use as a base for mashed potatoes, potato salad, or as a simple side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, or Red potatoes)
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 1 tsp salt (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and scrub potatoes. Peel if desired (leave skins on for Yukon Gold or Red potatoes). Cut into 2-inch chunks if using large potatoes.
  2. Add 1 cup water or broth to Instant Pot. Place steamer basket or trivet inside.
  3. Add potatoes to steamer basket. Sprinkle with salt and optional seasonings if using.
  4. Close lid and set valve to sealing position. Cook on High Pressure:
    • Whole small potatoes: 12-15 minutes
    • Potato chunks: 8-10 minutes
    • Baby potatoes: 5-7 minutes
  5. When cooking completes, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  6. Drain any remaining liquid. Toss with butter if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For mashed potatoes: Cook 12 minutes for Russets, drain, then mash with butter/milk
  • For potato salad: Cook 5 minutes for firmer texture, then chill
  • No steamer basket? Place potatoes directly in water (will be more watery)
  • Double cooking time for whole large potatoes
  • Add 1 minced garlic clove to cooking liquid for extra flavor

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