The Instant Pot can be a real-life saver! Especially when you’re making a main dish which can take up quite a bit of time. These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are made with potatoes, cauliflower, parmesan, and more – making this a unique mashed potatoes recipe.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ready in just 20 minutes, these parmesan leek mashed potatoes are simply delicious! These light, fluffy mashed potatoes pair nicely with our Stuffed Pork Chops recipe.
Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are at the end of the post.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound mixture yellow & red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 head cauliflower (cut up in florets)
- 1 leek (white and some green parts) rinsed & diced
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4-1/3 heavy whipping cream
- salt to taste
Directions:
- Using Instant Pot and 2 cups water in pot, add quartered potatoes, cauliflower florets, and leeks to mesh basket.
- Set Manual timer for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes is up let Instant Pot naturally release for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove mesh basket (watch out for steam), empty water from pan, and place potatoes, cauliflower, and leeks in empty pan or large bowl. With a hand potato masher or electric hand mixer, mix veggies with whipping cream (add small amounts at a time until you reach your desired consistency).
- Add salt and parmesan cheese, using a wooden spoon stir until well combined.
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Print this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe below!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are made with potatoes, cauliflower, parmesan, and more – making this a unique mashed potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound mixture yellow & red potatoes, quartered, 1/2 head cauliflower (cut up in florets), 1 leek (white and some green parts) rinsed & diced, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1/4-1/3 heavy whipping cream, salt to taste
Instructions
Using Instant Pot and 2 cups water in pot, add quartered potatoes, cauliflower florets, and leeks to mesh basket. Set Manual timer for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes is up let Instant Pot naturally release for an additional 10 minutes. Remove mesh basket (watch out for steam), empty water from pan, and place potatoes, cauliflower, and leeks in empty pan or large bowl. With a hand potato masher or electric hand mixer, mix veggies with whipping cream (add small amounts at a time until you reach your desired consistency). Add salt and parmesan cheese, using a wooden spoon stir until well combined.
We hope you love this delicious side dish!
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Tammy Catterton says
I have to say never thought of making mashed potatoes in the instant pot. They look yummy
Daniel Nguyen says
I’ve never thought of making mashed potatoes in an instant pot. These mashed potatoes look so creamy and delicious! Can’t wait to try this recipe
Leslie Susan Clingan says
Wow, I love that you have added cauliflower to these mashed potatoes. Have been adding it to soups to try to get another veggie in under my husband’s nose. The potatoes look scrumptious.