Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Thanksgiving Game Changer)
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes offer a quick and delicious way to enjoy creamy, fluffy comfort food. Perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can whip up these mashed potatoes in no time, ensuring your meal is both satisfying and stress-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Peel and cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Add Ingredients: Place potatoes and garlic cloves in the Instant Pot. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Set Instant Pot: Seal the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release carefully. Drain excess water from the potatoes.
- Mash: Add butter and heavy cream to the drained potatoes. Mash until creamy and smooth or leave some lumps if preferred.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate cream cheese or sour cream after mashing. Customize by adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley for an extra burst of flavor.