Oh hello holiday food! Good to see you again. I love that this recipe is low-fuss and pretty hands off. Plus, using the Instant Pot clears up more space on the stove for your to make other delicious holiday favorites. These instant pot mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food side to any main dish. Made with no fancy ingredients – just simple, common ingredients that are most likely in your pantry already. They’re packed with flavor, texture, nutrients and are gluten free. Potatoes are loaded with nutrients: potassium, fiber, and vitamins B6 and C, as well as a serving of carbohydrates.
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Potatoes: We use Russet potatoes for this recipe. (Yukon and red are great options as well. However I have not tested this recipe using those varieties) Garlic: You can use a fresh bulb of garlic and mince or crush yourself, or use jarred garlic. Also, feel free to use more or less garlic according to your liking. Live your truth! Water: Water is a necessity so the potatoes can cook properly in the pressure cooker. Salt: We’re using half of the salt (1 tsp.) when placing the potatoes and water in the pot, and the other half when we add in the other seasonings. Salt enhances the taste of the potatoes and helps bring out the natural flavors in the other ingredients. Butter: Butter helps us get that creamy texture we want in our mashed potatoes! Parmesan cheese: Because cheese + potatoes = ♡ Sour cream: Contributes towards the creamy texture. Whole milk: Let the milk come to room temperature before adding it in, or gently heat. Warm milk (and dairy) is absorbed much easier by hot potatoes and it makes mashing and blending them in a breeze. Seasonings: Garlic powder & pepper Chives/herbs: We like adding in chives, but feel free to add in any herbs you prefer.
Mashed Potato Toppings and Add-ins:
These are great ideas for other toppings and add-ins that can elevate your Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes
Add-ins such as cheddar, parmesan and ranch can add a lot of great flavor. Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary and sage go well with potatoes. Make it into a meal and top your mashed potatoes with cooked chicken, broccoli or crumbled bacon
