Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes is the side dish that your family will want to eat over and over again. The combination of bacon, cheese and sour cream with mashed potatoes is pure heaven. This naturally gluten-free recipe is super easy to make using the Instant Pot.

Loaded mashed potatoes. I’d eat mashed potatoes on almost any given day, but one I could eat almost every day is loaded mashed potatoes. The combination of bacon, cheese and sour cream with mashed potatoes is pure heaven. These potatoes are gluten-free as I make them, making them safe for everyone to devour. The recipe is super easy to make using the Instant Pot. You even mash them right in the pot, which means you don’t need to dig out a mixer and then clean it and a mixing bowl. I’m sure you appreciate having fewer things to wash like me, don’t you. These potatoes are a big hit. There is usually only a small amount leftover, about a bowl full which I give to my youngest the next day. Here’s how I make Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes.
Gluten-free Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Equipment Needed
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- Instant Pot
- potato peeler
- cutting board
- cooking spoon
- silicone potato masher
- measuring cup
iNeibo silicone serving spoon with stainless handle
Silicone Potato Masher with stainless handle
Linden Sweden Stainless Swiveling Jonas Peeler
CounterArt Flexible Cutting Mat, Set of 4
Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set
Instant Pot Tempered Glass Lid with Stainless Rim
Instant Pot 6qt Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 oz sour cream with onion (I use Axelrod. If you cant find this you can use sour cream and 1 packet onion soup mix as a substitution but it will make the potatoes beige.)
- 1/2 cup real shredded bacon (I used Oscar Mayer)
- 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them up into chunks. The chunks should be smaller than quarters and larger than diced, this makes it easier to mash in the pot.
Pour the chicken broth and milk over the potatoes.
Set to cook on manual 10 minutes.
Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes then do a quick pressure release.
Set to saute.
Add in the butter, bacon, sour cream and cheddar and combine thoroughly.
Leave in pot for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally, until everything has warmed through..
Turn off and serve immediately.
If you prefer plain mashed potatoes, be sure to check out my recipe for Gluten-free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes!
How do you like your mashed potatoes?

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 lbs potatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 oz sour cream with onion
- 1/2 cup real shredded bacon
- 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them up into chunks. The chunks should be smaller than quarters and larger than diced, this makes it easier to mash in the pot.
- Pour the chicken broth and milk over the potatoes.
- Set to cook on manual 10 minutes.
- Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes then do a quick pressure release.
- Set to saute.
- Add in the butter, bacon, sour cream and cheddar and combine thoroughly.
- Leave in pot for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally, until everything has warmed through..
- Turn off and serve immediately.








Melissa
Thursday 12th of October 2017
I can't believe it's not even in any f the comments! LOL What did you do with thee 1/4 c of butter? ;)
valmg
Monday 23rd of October 2017
It's added in after the cooking cycle, with the cheddar and bacon.
Paula Bendfeldt
Monday 24th of April 2017
We love loaded mashed potatoes, this recipe looks delicious and love that you can make it in the instant pot.
Catvills
Monday 24th of April 2017
Oh goodness. What a delicious mashed potato recipe! You had me at bacon and sour cream. I just got an Instant Pot and I am going to make this for sure!
ricci
Saturday 22nd of April 2017
I think this is my favorite Instant Pot recipe I've seen yet!! I love mashed potatoes and these loaded potatoes look amazing!!
Rebecca Swenor
Saturday 22nd of April 2017
These Instant pot loaded mashed potatoes look so so good. I am going to have to look into getting an Instant Pot because you can cook anything in them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.