Velvety Instant Pot Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Yukon Gold potatoes mashed with butter, garlic, and cream with zero water draining needed.
instant-pot Timer
Set for 8 mins @ High Pressure (10-12 psi)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 6 adults.
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Get to the Point Execution
Place 3 lbs peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes into the Instant Pot with 1 cup broth and 1 tsp salt.
Seal and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes, followed by immediate quick release.
Do not drain! Add 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup warm heavy cream, and 3 minced garlic cloves directly into the pot.
Mash vigorously until creamy and velvety smooth.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
Peel and cut 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into 1.5-inch even cubes. Place directly into the Instant Pot inner pot. Pour in 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth and add 1 tsp kosher salt.
Yukon Golds absorb less liquid than Russets, making naturally buttery mashed potatoes without getting watery.
Lock the lid, turn valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 8 minutes. When the timer beeps, immediately perform a quick pressure release to stop cooking.
Quick release prevents potatoes from getting waterlogged.
Without draining any remaining broth, add 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into slices), 1/2 cup warm heavy cream, 3 cloves grated fresh garlic, and 1/2 tsp black pepper directly into the hot pot.
The small amount of remaining broth is rich in potato starch and emulsifies perfectly with the butter.
Use a hand potato masher or ricer directly inside the pot. Mash in circular motions until silky and lump-free. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste and garnish with chopped chives.
Never use an electric immersion blender on potatoes, which turns starch into a gummy paste.
Keep the Instant Pot on 'Keep Warm' mode with the lid resting loosely on top so the potatoes stay piping hot until dinner is served.
Hold the chives and add a 1/2 cup of mild shredded cheddar cheese right into the kids' portions.
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