…from the Perspectives’ Kitchen![]() How you doin’? Sometimes when I’m preparing dinner for many people, every one of my burners is occupied and both my ovens are stuffed. I’ve run out of room! What’s an overly ambitious chef to do? Get out the Instant Pot and plug it in. With my handy-dandy Instant Pot I can both cook and hold while everything else is occupied. A large bowl of classic mashed potatoes makes any meal a little better. I hate to admit it, but my mother came from a long line of mashed potato and cranberry forgetters when preparing a large meal. A familiar cry heard each Thanksgiving was, “Where are the mashed potatoes!” This could mean one of three things:
This always bummed me and everyone else out. I mean, we’re talking mashed potatoes here! What could be more important to a holiday or even a family dinner? So, I set out to change my family’s mashed potato legacy. Thankfully, it was pretty easy. My secret to great mashed potatoes—the Instant Pot. Instant Pot mashed is seriously good. And thanks to the “keep warm” setting, you never have to worry about serving cold mashers. Now, if only you can get the gravy right! Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 1-1/2 cups water 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled 2 cups half-and-half or whole milk, warmed 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper (optional) To keep warm 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons half-and-half or whole milk Serving options 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter Directions
ChefSecret: Mom used to forget the gravy, too. I have a second 6-quart Instant Pot just for the giblet gravy. The only thing I have to be concerned about is tripping a breaker! Storage: Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Quip of the Day: Q. What did the angry potato say during an argument? A. You better be careful or I’ll mash you! ------------------------------------------- Do you have a question or comment? Do you want to share a favorite recipe or pictures with our readers? Send your thoughts to [email protected]. All recipes and cooking tips are posted on our website https://www.perspectives-la.com/covid-19-survival-guide. Looking for something specific? Check out the search feature to make it easier to navigate through our blogs. ------------------------------------------- To you and everyone dear to you, be strong, positive, stay well, stay safe and be kind. Take a breath and count your blessings, and if you have a little extra to share with others, please consider donating to Feeding America, Tunnel to Towers, Union Rescue Mission and/or American Red Cross. #SideDishes #MashedPotatoes #InstantPot #InstantPotMashedPotatoes #2025Recipes #QuarantineKitchen #URM #T2T #FeedingAmerica #RedCross #SamaritansPurse #PerspectivesTheConsultingGroup ©PERSPECTIVES/The Consulting Group, LLC, 2025
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