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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a patterned white bowl, topped with butter and chopped chives.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons salt divided
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chives chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the potatoes, water, and 2 teaspoons of salt into the Instant Pot.
    Adding water to chopped Yukon gold potatoes in a bowl for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
  • Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook on High for 12 minutes. Once done, perform a quick release of the pressure.
    A hand securing the lid on an Instant Pot to cook Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
  • Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the potatoes.
  • Return the potatoes to the pot. Add in the grated garlic, olive oil, butter, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt.
    Adding butter, garlic, and salt to cooked Yukon gold potatoes for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
  • Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth. Gradually add the reserved cooking water, stirring continuously, until the desired consistency is achieved.
    Mashing Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with a potato masher in a metal pot.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped chives before serving.
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in a decorative bowl, topped with butter, chives, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1186mgFiber: 5g
Keyword instant pot mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, side dish
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