Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

instant pot mashed potatoes
Photo: Bryan Gardner
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 to 6; Makes about 4 cups

Yukon Gold potatoes and garlic are "steamed" together in the Instant Pot, then mashed with just the right amount of milk and butter. Bonus: Making this easy side dish in the multicooker frees up precious stovetop space at Thanksgiving.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (8 to 10 small or 6 medium), peeled

  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving

  • Chopped fresh chives, for serving

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a multicooker, stir together potatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 cup water. Secure lid of multicooker. Cook on "Steam" setting for 20 minutes. Once time is complete, let pressure release naturally. Carefully remove lid. Drain potatoes and garlic; let stand 5 minutes, then return to multicooker.

  2. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium until butter is melted and mixture is warm to the touch. Meanwhile, mash potatoes with a potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in milk mixture. Adjust seasoning as desired; serve with more butter and chives.

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