Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, effortlessly blending creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with aromatic roasted garlic. This quick and easy recipe transforms a classic side dish into a culinary delight that complements any meal, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive holiday feast. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you’ll create velvety mashed potatoes that your family will rave about.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Place chopped Yukon Gold potatoes and whole garlic cloves in the Instant Pot.
- Add Water: Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes by an inch.
- Season: Sprinkle salt over the top of the potatoes.
- Cook Under Pressure: Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes; allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining steam.
- Mash: Open the lid, drain excess water, add butter and milk or cream, then mash until smooth.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For richer flavor, consider using roasted garlic instead of raw. - Add cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess. - Enhance flavors by mixing in fresh herbs like chives or rosemary.