Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Bacon are pretty much an exact replica of my Dutch Oven Mashed Potatoes with Bacon. I made that version last year for Christmas dinner with my family. It was a really big hit. I will probably make it again this year for Christmas, but this time I may be using my Instant Pot!
Calories: 231 Fat: 11G Net Carbs: 26G Protein: 6G
When I first got into cooking potatoes were my side dish of choice for every family function. Over the years I would prepare a ton of different variations from scalloped....to mashed....to casseroles. I loved and hated it. I hated the time it took to stand over the sink peeling the potatoes, followed by the time it would take to boil them.
I started using red potatoes because they are a healthier alternative to russet. They also take less time to boil. They do not boil quickly, but I was trying to save time by any means necessary. With the Instant Pot (and the Dutch oven as noted in the recipe above), you can save LOADS of time cooking potatoes.
For this recipe, the potatoes took 12 minutes of cook time. It takes about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. During this time, I cooked the bacon and also prepared another recipe.
You can choose whatever potatoes you like for this recipe. I love russet and Yukon Gold as well. You really can not go wrong with potatoes! At least not with me!
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Ingredients
- 6 red potatoes peeled
- 3 oz cream cheese I used reduced-fat
- ⅓ cup sour cream I used reduced-fat
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (I used nitrate-free, uncured)
- 2 green onions chopped
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon chives
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot with the water.
- Cook on Manual High Pressure for 12 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps that it is complete, quick release the steam.
- Open the lid and mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients. Continue to mash and combine the ingredients. The potatoes will become more creamy.
- Cool before serving.
Nutrition
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Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
This is the way I make my mashed potatoes, but without the instant pot. I really need to get one! It would make my life easier.
andrea says
I have one question - is this a recipe that can also be done in a regular pressure cooker?
staysnatched says
Yes.
Joan Cajic says
Bacon just makes everything look and sound extra delish, this looks very nice hearty.
Amber Myers says
Oh yes please. I just love my mashed potatoes. And bacon. Combine the two and it makes me extremely happy.
Ana De- Jesus says
I like the sound of instant pot mash and as a vegetarian what should I replace the bacon with to make this dish delicious do you think? I like the look of the photos too! What camera do you use?
staysnatched says
Thank you. I use an iPhone X.
Sylvie Anne Hanes says
I need to see these instant pots for myself! Sounds like the old pressure cooker. Seems it really cuts down on cooking time. Thanks for sharing all your recipes.
Stephanie says
I love potatoes. Mashed potatoes used to be my go-to snack when I got home from school. The only thing I would omit is the bacon since I don't eat it, but otherwise, these look delicious!
Lois Alter Mark says
If all cooking was this easy, I just might become a chef! What a delicious recipe that would be the perfect side dish for any meal. Plus, those serving dishes are absolutely gorgeous!
Claudia Krusch says
I love my Instant Pot. These Mashed Potatoes with Bacon look so delicious I am sure they will be a big hit in my house. I will have to add this recipe to the menu for this week.
Jen Walker says
I'm hoping for an Instant Pot for the holidays, and this is definitely going to be the first thing I make if we get one! Yum! This combination is heaven!
Nina Lewis says
I just bought a ninja IQ and I am so excited to use it to make something just like this. I will be making this later on tonight. The dish just looks delicious!
Helen says
This looks yummy! I love mashed potatoes too! Thanks for sharing this recipe. WIll also try this.
Julie Syl says
That instant pot mashed potatoes with bacon would be my new favorite! It looks so delicious!
sonali jain says
This is looking really delicious and mouthwatering , easy to make too. Thanks for sharing!
Fely says
Everything taste better with bacon. I need to get myself one of those pots! Everyone keeps taking how anaung they are.
Soonjoo says
I love mash potato and especially if you use bacon I love it! I never tried to do instant pot method. I would def try it!
nefeli says
It's so tasty. I will try it today. Any recipe with bacon is tasty!! love the combination. easy and tasty
sarah camille says
I haven't tried the instant pot but my fiance would totally love this, especially on a cold winter's day! I'll have to try it out soon. 🙂
Megan says
The more I hear about Instant Pots the more I want one! Especially when you have this delicious recipe for mashed potatoes in no time!
Grace says
I love to experiment in the kitchen and I haven’t tried the instant pot before so I will try this for sure. I don't eat pork meat so I would probably replace the bacon for chicken.
corinne & kirsty says
I love mash potato! this looks so so good! I have to try it! I am also super lazy so this looks perfect for me
Eloise says
holy flippin yum yum Batman! I would love to have this for my lunch or dinner (think the kids would be happy too!) great combo of foods : )
Christine says
Always looking for great recipes that can be done quickly. The instant pot is very interesting. I need to look into one. Thanks for sharing!
Erin Sluka says
What an easy recipe and it can cook while you get that main dish ready too. I love my Instant Pot
Vy Nguyen says
This dish looks simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I'll try to make it at Christmas.
Thảo Nhi says
I love potatoes and I love bacon so this is temporarily the best combination on Earth! The instructions are so detailed - they'll help me to make an edible dish not a disaster lol! Thanks for sharing!
Cynthia Nicoletti says
This looks delicious I have to save your recipe. I love potatoes and bacon so this is on my list of must make !!
Candy Rachelle says
Oh!! This instant pot mashed potatoes with bacon looks delicious. I really love to eat potatoes. and I will definitely try this.
hey sharonoox says
I need to get my instant pot to good use. I'm always looking for a good recipe and so glad to find one here. I love bacon and mash potatoes so I'm going to try making this. Thanks!
Michael says
Wow this looks awesome! I love loaded mashed potatoes!