If you’ve never made mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot before, you’re missing out! These no drain instant pot garlic mashed potatoes come out fluffy and creamy every single time – no babysitting or stirring required. So whether you’re cooking for a Thanksgiving gathering or a family dinner, this recipe is sure to become a new tradition!
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 4.5 pounds potatoes
- ¾ cup cold water
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 oz butter, 1 stick, unsalted, melted
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, Half a standard packet
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Peel and chop roughly 4.5 lbs of potatoes into even sized cubes.
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Place the cubed potatoes, 4 whole garlic cloves and ¾ cup of cold water in the instant pot. Set the lid to the “sealing” position.
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Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes, followed by a “quick release” by turning the valve to the venting position.
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Once the pressure has released, use a wooden spoon to push the potatoes to one side and set the Instant Pot to “Sauté”. Allow any leftover water to cook off (no more than 3-5 minutes) and then press “Cancel”
Make sure to watch the Instant Pot while this is happening to avoid scorching the bottom of your potatoes.
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Add ¾ cup of whole milk, 4 oz of melted butter, 4 oz of cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to the Instant Pot.
Use a potato masher to combine all the ingredients until desired consistency is achieved. More milk can be added if desired.
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Serve with freshly chopped parsley, and a slice of butter! Enjoy!
You can make mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot and leave it on the “Warm” setting while you prep any other dishes.
