These Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes take the work out of one of the most-loved side dishes. Fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes are cooked right alongside whole garlic cloves, then whipped until they’re silky, rich, and full of mellow garlic flavor.
There’s no waiting for a big pot of water to boil and no babysitting the stove, because the potatoes cook in just 8 minutes under pressure. The garlic softens right along with the potatoes, so it mashes in smoothly and gives you a sweet, roasted-style flavor without any extra steps. They’re creamy enough for a holiday table and easy enough to make on a weeknight next to your favorite steak, chicken, or meatloaf.
Helpful Tips
- Cut the potatoes evenly: Cubes that are all about the same size cook at the same rate, so you won’t end up with hard bits in your mash.
- Drain them well: Pour off all the cooking water before you add the cream and butter, because leftover water can make your mashed potatoes thin and bland.
- Don’t overmix: If you use a hand mixer, keep it on low for only about 15 seconds, since overworking the potatoes releases extra starch and turns them gluey.
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Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put the potatoes, garlic, half the salt and water into the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing.
- Press the pressure cook button and set the time for 8 minutes on high pressure.
- When the time is up, do a quick release of the pressure.
- Drain the water from the potatoes. Add the heavy cream, butter, and remaining salt to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, or a hand mixer on low speed for a quick 15 seconds.
- Serve with additional butter and chives for garnish.
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