Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

25 min · Easy · Serves 4

320 kcal per serving · 4g protein

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

Ingredients

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

Method

1. Prep potatoes

   

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

2. Secure the lid

   

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

3. 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.

4. Return the potatoes

   

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

5. Use a potato masher

   

   Use a potato masher to mash well.

6. 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.

7. Final touch

   

   Season with fresh black pepper and garnish with chives.