Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2020 Rate PRINT Share Close 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. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 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. 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. Rate It PRINT