Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and garlicky mashed potatoes made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for a cozy side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds potatoes, peeled or unpeeled (your call), cut into chunks Yukon Gold preferred for best texture.
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled Adjust based on preference for garlic flavor.
- 1 to 1 and 1/4 cups broth or water Start with less if you prefer drier potatoes.
- 4 tablespoons butter Add more for richer flavor.
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup warm milk or cream Warm before adding for better texture.
- to taste none Salt and black pepper Potatoes generally need more salt than expected.
Optional Add-ins
- to taste none sour cream, cream cheese, chives, Parmesan For additional flavor and creaminess.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add potato chunks and garlic cloves to the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the broth or water.
- Lock the lid, set to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes (adjust based on potato size).
Cooking
- Perform a quick release once the timer goes off.
- Drain off most of the cooking liquid but leave a few tablespoons at the bottom.
Mashing
- Add butter first, let it melt, then mash the potatoes using a potato masher or hand mixer briefly.
- Stir in warm milk or cream a little at a time until desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust as necessary.
- For a richer flavor, stir in optional ingredients like sour cream or cream cheese.
Notes
Keep warm with lid on for up to an hour or refrigerate and reheat with milk and butter. Customize with toppings to suit different preferences.