Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
• 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
• ⅔ cup whole milk ((160mL))
• ½ cup unsalted butter ((113g))
• ½ cup sour cream ((120g))
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch pieces.

2. 2

   Add the potatoes, 2 cups of water, garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the insert of an Instant Pot.

3. 3

   Place the lid on the Instant Pot, then twist and seal to lock. Turn the steam release valve to “sealing.” Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Manually release the pressure by loosely covering the vent with a kitchen towel and moving the valve to “venting.” Let the steam release completely.

5. 5

   Remove the lid from the Instant Pot. Carefully remove the insert and drain the potatoes in a colander.

6. 6

   Return the insert to the Instant Pot. Add the milk and butter to the insert. Cook on “saute” for 2 minutes or until the butter melts and the milk is warm. Turn off the Instant Pot.

7. 7

   Add the potatoes, sour cream, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until very smooth. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve the potatoes topped with more butter and chopped fresh parsley or chives.