Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 g Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces; 720 ml Water; 2 tsp Sea salt, divided; 2 cloves Garlic cloves, grated; 40 ml Extra-virgin olive oil; 28 g Unsalted butter; 2 pinches Freshly ground black pepper; 10 g Chives, for garnish

40 min · Easy · Serves 4

310 kcal per serving · 5g protein

The creamiest mashed potatoes made easy in an Instant Pot, infused with garlic herb butter.

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Ingredients

900 g Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces
720 ml Water
2 tsp Sea salt, divided
2 cloves Garlic cloves, grated
40 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
28 g Unsalted butter
2 pinches Freshly ground black pepper
10 g Chives, for garnish

Method

Prep potatoes

Place the potatoes, water, and half of the salt in the bowl of the Instant Pot.
Secure the lid

Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and Pressure Cook on High for 12 minutes.
Quick release the pressure

Quick release the pressure — carefully turn the steam valve to venting and let the steam escape — then reserve 180ml of the potato cooking water and drain.
Return the potatoes

Return the potatoes to the pot and add the garlic, olive oil, butter, and the remaining sea salt.
Use a potato masher

Use a potato masher to mash well.
Add the reserved cooking water

Add the reserved cooking water, 60ml at a time, and use a rubber spatula to fold and mash the potatoes until creamy.
Final touch

Taste and add a little more salt if needed, then season with fresh black pepper and garnish with chives.