Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Description
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes use Yukon Gold potatoes steamed in the Instant Pot combined with garlic sautéed in butter and infused into cream and thyme. The potatoes are cooked until tender, then mashed back in the pot while removing excess moisture. The garlic and herb-infused cream is blended in to achieve a creamy consistency with gentle garlic flavor.
The method involves using the sauté mode to brown the garlic, then simmering it with cream and thyme before setting aside. Potatoes steam under pressure, then are mashed and mixed with the infused cream for a smooth, rich texture. Fresh chives garnish the finished dish, enhancing its presentation and mild onion flavor.
This mashed potato recipe pairs well with grilled meats or roasted vegetables for a comforting meal addition. It can be reheated on the stove with added cream or milk for moisture, maintaining a creamy consistency.
Notes suggest reheating by warming gently while stirring and adding cream or butter to maintain texture. The recipe is customizable by seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potato peeled and halved/quartered
- 6 tablespoons butter divided, plus more for topping, unsalted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 10 garlic approximately 2 tablespoons, cloves, minced
- 4 thyme fresh, sprigs
- chive for garnish, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using the saute mode of your Instant Pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the minced garlic and saute until golden and fragrant.
- Immediately pour in the cream and the thyme. Bring it to a simmer. When it simmers, transfer the cream into a cup or bowl and set it aside for later.
- Add the potatoes to the Instant Pot. Cover them with water and season liberally with salt. Close and seal the Instant Pot. Set it to steam function for 10 minutes.
- After the 10 minutes are up, let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before opening it.
- Safely release any remaining pressure from the pot, then open it and strain the potatoes. Remove the thyme sprigs from the cream mixture.
For Lumpy Mash
- Add the potatoes back to the pot and set the pot to saute to remove any excessive moisture trapped in the potatoes and begin to mash with a potato masher. When excess water has evaporated (no more than 1-2 minutes), you can turn the pot off and pour in the cream and the remaining butter. Continue to mash until you reach desired consistency.
For Smooth Lump Free Mash
- Rice the potatoes back into the pot with a potato ricer. Set the pot to saute to remove any excessive moisture trapped in the potatoes and stir with a wooden spoon. When the excess water has evaporated (no more than 1-2 minutes), you can turn the pot off and pour in the cream and the remaining butter. Stir to combine.
Serve & Garnish:
- Add the garlic mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and pour about a tablespoon or two of melted butter and sprinkle the chives on top.
Bom Apetite!
Notes
- Reheat mashed potatoes gently on the stove with a splash of milk or cream plus butter, stirring frequently to prevent drying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1024mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1015IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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