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Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are rich and creamy and so easy to make!  Making mashed potatoes has never been easier or simpler than this!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Imsen

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsps salt
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup whole fat milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • parsley or leeks for decoration

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Peel the potatoes and dice them into 1-inch chunks.
  • Add the potatoes, water, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  • Seal the pressure valve and cook at HIGH pressure for 6 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure, then turn off the pressure cooker.
  • Carefully drain the cooking water from the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Add the butter, garlic powder, and black pepper, and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
  • Add the milk or cream 1 tablespoon at a time while whisking the potatoes, until they are smooth and reach the consistency you like.
  • Scoop into a bowl, top with a little melted butter, and garnish with parsley or thinly sliced leeks.

NUTRITION

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 7mg
Keyword garlic mashed potatoes, instant pot garlic mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes
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