Easy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Gone are the days of basic mashed potatoes. Gone are the days of stovetop mashed potatoes. This Easy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe is top-notch. So creamy, flavorful, and easy to make!

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Natural Release: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Easy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
• 
4-5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely minced
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks

Easy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe Instructions

1. Combine potatoes, garlic, rosemary leaves, and broth in Instant Pot.
2. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
3. Add lid and lock into place.
4. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
5. When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
6. Carefully remove the lid and add heavy cream. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender until almost smooth, but still slightly chunky. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with butter and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Other Items Needed

• Instant Pot
• Potato Peeler
• Garlic Press
• Measuring Cups
• Long Measuring Spoons

Easy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe Nutrition

Servings 6
Calories: 337, Total C 50g, Fiber 5g, Net C 45g, Sugar 3g, Fat 11g, Protein 9g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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Questions Others Have Asked

What to serve with instant pot mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are amazing with pot roast, grilled chicken, smoked turkey and ribs.

What side dishes go with mashed potatoes?

Since potatoes are classified as a starch and high in carbs, I would suggest any other side dish added to a meal include something that is lower in carbs to balance the meal out.

With this in mind, if you want something that goes well with mashed potatoes, I highly recommend adding a side salad, or roasted, steamed, or grilled vegetables. You can’t go wrong with these options!

How do you keep mashed potatoes warm and fluffy?

To keep mashed potatoes warm and fluffy, place them over a simmering pot of water on the stove. This keeps them warm without watering them down.

If you want a quick and easy way to warm mashed potatoes, you can warm them in the microwave as well. This does tend to dry them out so you may need to add a little more butter after they are heated to make them fluffy again.

Can you prep potatoes ahead of time for mashed potatoes?

To save time in the kitchen, you can prep potatoes ahead of time by washing, peeling and cutting the potatoes into chunks. This can be done up to two days in advance. To store the potatoes, you want to keep them stored in an airtight container with water in the refrigerator.

When you are ready to use the potatoes for a meal, all you have to do is add them to your Instant Pot or pot on the stove.

Here are a few photos we took while making this amazing recipe.

If you are looking for a basic brown gravy recipe, use the following!

Basic Brown Gravy Recipe Ingredients

• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt and pepper to taste

Basic Brown Gravy Recipe Instructions

1. Add beef broth, garlic powder, and onion powder to a medium saucepan.
2. Bring this to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
4. Next, add the cornstarch and water mixture to the beef broth and reduce the heat to medium to low heat.
5. Stir constantly until the gravy is thickened.
6. While the gravy is thickening, taste test it and add salt and pepper to taste.
7. After the gravy is done, leave it in the pan or transfer it to a bowl and serve hot.

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