Description

Welcome to this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe guide, the ultimate comfort food that you can whip up in minutes! If you love easy and flavorful dishes, you’re in the right place. This dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a delightful side for your holiday meals. By making mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot, you save time while creating a silky-smooth texture that’s simply irresistible. So, get your ingredients ready and let’s dive into this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe!

Ingredients

Scale

3 lbs (1.5kg) red and Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled if desired, halved or quartered
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 cups (375ml) low-sodium chicken stock
3 tablespoons butter or ghee, plus more for serving
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper
Minced fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

Substitutions:

Use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock for a vegetarian version.
Substitute ghee for a dairy-free option or use a dairy-free butter alternative.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Begin by peeling (optional) and cutting your potatoes into halves or quarters. Add them to your Instant Pot along with the garlic, chicken stock, butter or ghee, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Cook in the Instant Pot

Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is set to “Sealing.” Press “Manual” and adjust the time to 6 minutes. The Instant Pot will automatically reach high pressure and start cooking.

Step 3: Release the Pressure

Once the cooking time is up, press “Keep Warm/Cancel” and carefully turn the valve to “Venting” to release the steam. Wait until the steam is fully released.

Step 4: Mash the Potatoes

Open the Instant Pot and add the heavy cream. Use a potato masher or handheld mixer to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. For extra creaminess, stir in more butter or heavy cream as needed.

Cooking Tip: For a fluffier texture, avoid over-mashing, which can make the potatoes gluey. If you prefer a chunkier consistency, leave some potato pieces intact.

Notes

Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes provide a buttery flavor, while red potatoes offer a firmer texture.
For a garlic twist: Sauté the garlic in butter before adding it to the Instant Pot for a deeper flavor.
Dairy-free alternative: Use coconut cream and olive oil for a non-dairy version of this dish.