Instant Spinach Mashed Potatoes Food

INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a rack in the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot® and add 3 cups water. Stack the potatoes on the rack. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, turn off the heat and let the steam release naturally for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, follow the manufacturer's guide for steam release and allow any residual steam to air out. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid; transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the half-and-half, butter, sour cream and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until desired texture and smoothness. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pour 2 cups water into a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the peppercorns and top with a rack. Put the potatoes on the rack in a single layer. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally, about 20 minutes. (If the pressure is not fully released after 20 minutes, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position.)
• Combine the milk and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter melts and the milk is steaming, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully add the potatoes to the milk mixture and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Adjust the consistency with more milk as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with butter and chives.

INSTANT SPINACH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine spinach, 1/4 cup of water and 1 tsp salt. Cook, covered 10 minutes or until tender.
• Drain well.
• In a saucepan combine 1 1/3 cups water with milk and margarine with 1/2 tsp salt.
• Bring to boiling and remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes. Stir together cooked spinach, potato mixture and bacon pieces.
• Turn mixture into a 1 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or till cheese melts.

INSTANT GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil water in a medium saucepan.
• Meanwhile, mix potato flakes and garlic salt.
• Add boiling water to potato flakes.
• Stir in milk and margarine.
• (NOTES: Adjust measurements except for garlic salt according to box directions. I like to use Idaho Spuds brand.).