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Holiday Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in these creamy, buttery mashed potatoes that are quick to prepare and perfect for any holiday feast. Elevate your holiday meal with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into quarters. Peel the garlic cloves.
  2. 2. Load Up the Instant Pot: Place the chopped potatoes and garlic in the Instant Pot. Add one cup of water and sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3. Cook It Right: Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Release That Pressure: Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release of pressure.
  5. 5. Mash It Up: Drain any excess water from the potatoes. Add unsalted butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth using a potato masher or electric mixer.
  6. 6. Season & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For a twist, consider adding sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. You can substitute half of the heavy cream with vegetable broth for a lighter version.