Garlic Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Recipe

This garlic mashed potatoes instant pot recipe is a cinch to make. This mashed potatoes recipe is full of garlic flavor, fresh herbs, and is the perfect side dish to just about any meal.

Making mashed potatoes in the instant pot (an electric pressure cooker) is easy and fool proof. You’ll love their creamy texture!

Creamy mashed potatoes are a must. I used chicken broth to keep these savory mashed potatoes nice and creamy. You can definitely sub in butter or milk if you’d like!

Looking for more instant pot recipes? Try these easy Instant Pot Boiled Eggs!

This mashed potatoes instant pot recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. 9 minutes of actual cooking time, combined with about 10 minutes of the pot coming to pressure.  They’re the perfect November food.

These instant pot mashed potatoes are:

gluten free
dairy free
healthy
cream cheese free
a one pot recipe

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Recipe – Ingredients

Russet potatoes (can sub yukon gold)
Chicken broth
Salt
Pepper (optional)
Garlic
Rosemary (optional)
Thyme (optional)
Pepper (optional)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Recipe – How To Make

First, add the broth to the instant pot.

Next, peel and rinse the potatoes. Chop them into 1 inch cubes and add them to the instant pot.

Next, mince the garlic and add it to the instant pot with the broth and potatoes.

Seal the lid and move the valve to the “sealing” position. Set for 9 minutes on manual. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.

As soon as the 9 minutes is up and the pressure cooker says LO:00, move the valve to the “venting” position to release the steam.

Once the red pin has dropped, and all the steam has been released, open the instant pot. Pour in the remainder of the broth, and add the salt, fresh rosemary, and thyme.

Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. Add more broth and salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, butter, ghee, and chives.

Enjoy these instant pot garlic mashed potatoes!

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes In The Instant Pot

These instant pot garlic mashed potatoes are easy to make and dairy free! They're full of garlic and herbs and are the perfect savory side dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 3 pounds russet potatoes can sub yukon gold
• 3-6 cloves garlic minced (I used 4 cloves)
• 1 1/2 cup broth divided
• 2 teaspoons sea salt or more to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced, optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced, optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chives minced, optional
• pepper optional, to taste

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Instructions

 

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  Add 1 cup of broth to the instant pot.
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  Peel and rinse the potatoes. Chop them into 1 inch cubes and add them to the instant pot with the broth.
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  *Mince the garlic and add it to the instant pot with the potatoes.
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  Seal the lid and move the valve to the "sealing" position. Set for 9 minutes on "manual" (or "pressure cook"). Please note it will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.
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  While the potatoes are cooking, mince the rosemary, thyme, and chives. Set aside.
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  Once the 9 minutes is up and the instant pot beeps, do a quick release by carefully moving the valve from the "sealing" to the "venting" position to release the remainder of the steam.
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  Once the red pin has dropped, and all the steam has been released, open the instant pot. Pour in the remainder of the broth, and add the salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, chives, and thyme.
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  Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. Add more broth and salt if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

*I love sautéing my garlic before adding it to the instant pot.  This is an optional step but adds delicious flavor.  You can do this by using the sauté button on your instant pot, or by sautéing the garlic over the stove. 

If sautéing in the instant pot, add the minced garlic with 1 tablespoon of oil.  Once the pot is hot, turn it off and let the residual heat sauté the garlic.  Watch it carefully because it burns easy!  Sauté it until fragrant and very lightly browned, then add in the broth and potatoes.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Author: Jill from Simply Jillicious

Keyword: dairy free, garlic mashed potatoes, herbed, instant pot

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