5 from 258 votes
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes bring together Yukon Gold potatoes cooked with butter, garlic, cream, and thyme for a creamy, flavorful side dish. The garlic is sautéed before integrating into the cream, enhancing the subtle herbaceous notes. The result is a smooth, rich mash with an aromatic garlic undertone that's easy to make using the Instant Pot's steaming function.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
439 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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.
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Notes
- Reheat mashed potatoes gently on the stove with a splash of milk or cream plus butter, stirring frequently to prevent drying.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% 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.