Can mashed potatoes be healthy?

Yes, mashed potatoes can be healthy if you prepare them using healthier alternatives like Greek yogurt or light sour cream, reduced fat milk or stock, and using less butter.

How to make these mashed potatoes even healthier?

One way I like to lighten up mashed potatoes even more is by swapping half the potatoes I am using with cauliflower florets. You can cook them along with the potatoes and they also mash great too! Subbing stock for the milk or cream is also another way to make them healthier but still delicious!

Are mashed potatoes good for weight loss?

I always say that potatoes are a great weight loss food because they fill you up quickly and are loaded with nutrients. If you enjoy them in moderation and prepare them in a healthier way they are good for losing weight. That is my personal opinion.

Healthy Mashed Potatoes - Instant Pot Recipe

Description

These healthy mashed potatoes are made in the Instant Pot using a few simple, healthy ingredients. The potatoes come out wonderfully creamy, flavorful and smooth and make the best healthy side dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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3lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
2-3 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk or stock
1/2 cup light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chopped chives – optional for serving

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Instructions

Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them well, then peel them, chop them into even size pieces and add them to the Instant Pot.
Cover the potatoes with water and salt the water very well (adding about 1-2 teaspoons of salt). Secure the lid, set the valve to the “sealing” position and cook the potatoes on manual mode for 8 minutes. Once the pot counts down the 8 minutes and beeps, do a quick release and carefully remove the lid.
Drain the water from the potatoes then return them to the Instant Pot.
Add the milk, butter, sour cream, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to the potatoes and use a a potato masher to mash them until fluffy and creamy.
Top with fresh chopped chives if desired, serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes.
For smoother, creamier potatoes, warm the butter and milk before adding it to the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes while they are still hot so they become creamy and not gummy.
Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator or up to 4 days. Reheat in a pot on the stovetop with a splash of milk and pat of butter. You can also freeze mashed potatoes in a freezer safe container for up to 1 month, then thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Healthy Side Dishes
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American