INSTANT POT GARLIC MASHED POTATOES + VIDEO TUTORIAL

Instant Pot Garlic mashed potatoes recipe
Boiled Potatoes are transformed into yummilicious Garlic Mashed Potatoes with one of my secret ingredient;). Serve this 7 ingredients mashed potatoes as a Holiday side dish!! Make them on your stove top or Instant Pot – Instructions included for both!

Heyy, don’t you worry at all, if you have made this quick and easy Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes in abundance.. you can transform them next day into some delightful breakfast mains too.

WATCH A QUICK VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT GARLIC MASHED POTATOES { 58SEC}

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Tips for making BEST GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Let’s face it, a few Questions that’s always in mind when using Instant pot. I am here to answer..

How long do you pressure cook potatoes for making the easiest mashed potatoes?

I pressure cook HIGH my potatoes for 8 minutes in my Instant Pot. It takes about 12 minutes build pressure. So in total, it takes 20 minutes for the potatoes to be pressure cooked.

If you are cooking in a manual Pressure cooker, Cook the potatoes for 3 pressure whistles and turn the cooker off. Allow them to release the pressure naturally.

Do I have to peel the potatoes for making garlic mashed potatoes

I would recommend scrubbing the potatoes, washing and then peeling the potatoes for mash potatoes.  By doing so, the texture is  smooth, creamy and fluffy without any off-feeling-textures.

But if you really don’t mind the different texture and a bit change in coloUr, then you can very well use the potatoes with skin on.

Do you really need a steamer basket for making fluffier creamy garlic mashed potatoes?

I recommend using a Steamer Basket for cooking the potatoes, for making fluffy mashed potatoes. This step allows us to have the cooked potatoes without any water. Draining the water is also easy from the pot.  I have the leverage to be approximate with amount of water added to the pot, instead of being accurate with this method.

If you decide to add the potatoes to the Instant Pot along with water, then I reckon you drain the water.  You have to be precise with the amount of water added too. Otherwise your mashed potatoes can turn out soupy with all the additions.

What type of potatoes can I use for Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?

This is extremely important to pick the right kind of spuds for making Mash Potatoes.
Choose the variety of potatoes that are starchy, fluffy
Russett or Yukon Gold in USA
Maris Piper or King Edward are the best spuds to choose in UK

GADGETS TO MAKE EASIEST MASHED POTATOES?

I do not recommend using an immersion blender or blender as such. Your mash will end up looking like a glue paste.
My two favourite gadgets to use are Potato Ricer or our good old Potato Masher. Use a bit of muscle workout to enjoy a delicious garlic mashed potatoes.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Garlic Mashed Potatoes are my daughter’s favourite. She can have the whole bowl to herself and still ask me for more. She rates this instant pot mashed potatoes as mumma’s BEST mashed potatoes EVER.

Some of these simple techniques will ensure your mash potato does not turn out like gloopy paste.

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO MAKE THIS SPUD MASH

First method
is to boil the peeled and cut potatoes in the pot of salted water. Fork test them for doneness and then drain the water. Melt some butter and milk on low heat. Mash the potatoes using the potato masher, slowly blending the butter milk mixture until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve. Flavour them with garlic if you like.

Second method is Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes {Instant Pot}
I prefer to add the prepared potatoes to a steamer basket and then pressure cook on high for 8 minutes followed by Quick pressure release. { QPR } Drain the water from the pot and allow the potatoes to sit in the steamer basket.

Now, press the saute button and add butter, garlic. Allow them to stay on saute mode, just enough to melt. Cancel the Saute Button and add the cooked potatoes. Mash them with the potato masher until creamy and smooth.
It’s time to add my secret ingredient – SOUR CREAM. Stir well and mash them until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with a blob of butter and chives.

If you are making Garlic Mashed Potatoes in a manual pressure cooker, the method is similar as the Instant Pot.  Cook the potatoes for 3 pressure whistles and turn the cooker off. Allow them to release the pressure naturally.

Can you freeze mashed potatoes?

This is one question, I often get asked. The answer is yes yes and yes as long as it is made with lots of butter and milk / cream.

WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH LEFTOVER GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

There are so many things you can make with leftover mashed potatoes like
mashed potato cakes,
potato waffles,
leftover mashed potato pancakes,
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake

Have you got more ideas to share?

HOW TO SERVE MASHED POTATOES?

Garlic Mash potato tastes great on its own. It is also an excellent addition to a meal as a side dish. How do you like to serve your Mash?

MASHED POTATOES TOPPINGS

We love our Mashed Potatoes simple with lots and lots of butter & chives.Feed a crowd with a myriad of topping options like

Shredded Cheese

Caramelized Onions

Sun-dried Tomatoes, 

Sour Cream

Herbs like Rosemary or Parsley

Salsa

Herby Basil Pesto

Salt & Pepper

Parmesan Cheese

Jalapeños

This Mashed Potato Bar topping list absolutely endless…

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INSTANT POT GARLIC MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

The creamiest, fluffiest  delicious Mashed Potatoes flavoured with garlic, sour cream and fresh chives. Enjoy this easy side dish on its own or as an accompaniment for the mains. Instructions include Two ways to make it - Instant Pot & Hob.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: British

Servings: 4 People

Author: Sandhya Hariharan

Ingredients

Ingredients for Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs Potatoes 1 Kg
• 3 + 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 5 cloves Garlic minced
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp Chives chopped
• 1 Cup Water

Instructions

Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1. Pressure Cook the Potatoes

2. Pour 1 Cup of water to the instant pot insert. Place the peeled, chopped potatoes inside the steamer basket and place it inside the instant pot insert. Pressure Cook at HIGH PRESSURE for 8 minutes, followed by QPR.
3. Remove the steamer basket with potatoes and allow the water to drain and set it aside.In the meanwhile, discard the water in the instant pot insert.

4. Prepare Mash Potatoes

5. Press SAUTE button. Once the indicator beeps HOT, add butter & garlic.. Allow it melt. Press CANCEL.
6. Add the potatoes  to the melted butter mixture and begin mashing with potato masher.
7. When its half way done, add sour cream and mash again until smooth and creamy.Season with salt & pepper to taste.
8. Taste and Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl, add a blob of butter, garnish with chives. Enjoy them on its own or as a holiday side dish.

Hob Method  for Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1. Add potatoes to a pot of salted water . Cook until tender approximately 15 minutes. Fork test the potatoes for its doneness., Drain.
2. Heat butter, minced garlic over low heat in a sauce pan until butter is melted. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher or potato ricer. Add the melted butter mixture  along with sour cream and mix the potatoes well until mashed potatoes  are  smooth,creamy and delicious. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Taste and add more blob of butter if you would enjoy.

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Recipe Notes

1. PS: To deglaze the pan, add a splash of milk if needed.
2. If you find your mashed potatoes too hard or clump like, add a splash of milk  and mix it well.
3. Reheat the spud mash before serving, if you are making it ahead of time.
4. For variation, You can add cream cheese to this mash.  But if you would like to make it with just milk, you can leave our sour cream from the recipe and just use milk.