Description
Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes with rich garlic flavor made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. These decadent potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into uniform quarters
- Place potatoes and minced garlic in Instant Pot
- Add chicken or vegetable broth
- Seal Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes
- Perform quick release and drain excess liquid
- Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper
- Mash until creamy with potato masher or hand mixer
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm
Notes
- Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking
- Use room temperature butter for easier blending
- Avoid over-mixing to prevent gummy texture
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Freeze for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg