Description
Indulge in creamy, buttery mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic, perfect for any meal or gathering. These Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a comforting classic that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into evenly sized pieces. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Roast the Garlic: Wrap the garlic cloves in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and seal tightly.
- Combine in Instant Pot: Place the cut potatoes in the Instant Pot along with one cup of water. Add the wrapped garlic on top.
- Cook the Potatoes: Seal the lid and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release of pressure before removing the lid.
- Mash It Up: Drain excess water while retaining some moisture (if needed). Add butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a healthier twist, substitute butter with olive oil. Enhance richness by adding cream cheese or shredded cheese. Fresh herbs like chives make a delightful garnish.