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Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot (No Drain)

Confidence

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds golden potatoes sliced into 1.5 inch pieces peeled or unpeeled
• ½ Cup water
• 1 tsp finely chopped/crushed garlic or better than bouillon roasted garlic base
• 2 TBSP butter
• ¼ Cup whole milk
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Place in instant pot:

• This recipe works best in a 3 quart Instant Pot. If using a larger instant pot, please double the recipe or more to avoid the burn notice.
• Using the liner that came with the instant pot, add the water and garlic (or garlic base) to the liner.
• Stir.
• Add the potatoes to the liner.
• Place the liner in the instant pot.

Put the lid on the instant pot:

• Put the lid on and lock it.
• Set timer for 10 minutes, then once timer has finished, allow to sit for 5 minutes then do a pressure release.

Mash:

• Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the liner.
• Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes and mix with the butter and milk until smooth and well combined.
• Serve.

Notes

Serving suggestions:
Serve immediately with Vegetarian Meatloaf or your favorite entrée.  Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

Need more help? See my “Need A Hand” version of this recipe.