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Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the easiest way to make this creamy, smooth, and comforting recipe. Simply add cubed potatoes to your pressure cooker, then mash and season them with an irresistible garlic herb butter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Russet potatoes rinsed and scrubbed
- 5 cups water
- 4 Tbsp. butter salted
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ tsp. thyme fresh, finely chopped
- ½ tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup sour cream or a dairy-free alternative
- ⅓ cup milk or a full-fat plant-based alternative
- 2 tsp. salt divided
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
Instructions
- After thoroughly rinsing and drying the potatoes, peel using a vegetable peeler and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Add the cubed potatoes to a 6-quart Instant Pot along with the water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Turn the pressure cooker to high pressure and set the timer for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure once the timer goes off.
- While the potatoes are cooking, add the butter to a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the garlic and herbs. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the garlic and herbs become fragrant.
- Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander in the sink and then add them back to the pot along with the garlic herb butter, sour cream, milk, 1 to 1 ¼ teaspoons of salt, and black pepper.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.
- Serve with a pat of butter and additional fresh herbs and enjoy!
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Notes
- To Prep-Ahead: You can chop the herbs, or peel and dice the potatoes a day before.
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- To Freeze: You can either freeze single-sized portions for easy use, or place cooled potatoes in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Warm mashed potatoes back up in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
736mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
271IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 271IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.