This Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Creamy, buttery, and loaded with a secret spice makes these the BEST potatoes ever! A simple and easy pressure cooker holiday side dish that everyone will love!
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These Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes are a new holiday tradition for us! They are super simple to make, can be prepared ahead of time (and baked day-of), and turn out SO creamy and delish.
Brett takes his mashed potatoes very seriously. He is team #NoLumps, so when we mash them we really mash them! I, on the other hand, don’t really care about the texture as long as the flavor is there. This mashed potatoes use a SECRET SPICE to make them crazy delicious – and we can both agree on the flavor of these potatoes.
This Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Rich
- Loaded with Flavor
- Easy to Make
- Perfectly Spiced
- Vegetarian and Gluten Free
Instant Pot Side Dishes for the WIN!
For all my recipes I use the 8-Quart Instant Pot Ultra, its larger than the standard models (which are only 6 quart) so I have extra room to meal prep and batch cook more meals for the week. The Ultra model also has some great extra settings like cake baking and yogurt making which are really neat. I love that everything can cook in one pot, which makes for way less dishes and hands-off cooking. The Instant Pot is hands-down my favorite kitchen appliance, and actually makes my life so much easier.
What’s In These Pressure Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Potatoes & Garlic – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Milk – any variety you’d like… but the higher the fat content, the creamier it will be! I try to add Whole Milk or Half & Half if I have it on hand… or you can use full-fat coconut milk for a plant based option.
- Butter – you can use regular unsalted sweet cream butter for this recipe, or a plant based version.
- Montreal Steak Spice: Our favorite spice blend, probably the one we use most in our home! Montreal Steak Spice is a blend of garlic, pepper, salt, oregano, crushed pepper flakes, and a little dill for an amazing flavor. With a half-Canadian household, you better believe we put this spice on everything!
- Garlic Powder: Also a major pantry staple ingredient that gets used in our house daily! I love this garlic powder and add it to a lot of recipes that I would use fresh garlic in too.
Secret Ingredient Mashed Potatoes
The secret to making these mashed potatoes so flavorful is….. Montreal Steak Spice seasoning! Its one of our favorite spices to use, REALLY we put it on almost everything. You can read all the recipes that we use Montreal Steak Spice in here! I love it because it already has salt and pepper, some garlic, and dill that gives everything a je ne sais qua.
Can I Leave the Skins on Mashed Potatoes?
Yes! I always leave the skins on my mashed potatoes as it gives you extra nutrients by eating the peel. You can peel yours before cooking if desired. Highly recommend keeping the skins on though- as they whip right into the potatoes and you can barely tell they’re there!
Comfort Food Side Dish Recipes for the WIN!
This garlic mashed potatoes in the instant pot recipe is the tastiest, coziest dinner side. It’s perfect for a hearty meal for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner. It makes a great holiday side dish as well. The Instant Pot does most of the work, so you can enjoy hands-off time while you prep main courses or a salad!
Quick Weeknight Potato Recipes
This garlic mashed potato recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
More Yummy Potato Recipes You’ll Love!
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup with Potatoes Recipe (Gluten Free)
Split Pea Soup with Potatoes Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan)
Potato Soup with Coconut Milk Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Air Fryer Potato Peels Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Instant Pot Potato Chowder Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 8 potatoes about 3 lbs, skins on diced into small pieces
- 12 cloves garlic whole
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk you can choose any variety (whole, 2%, half & half)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Spice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add the diced potatoes and the water to the Instant Pot. Set on High or Manual for 8 minutes.
- Once finished cooking, do a quick release. Keep the Instant Pot on ‘warm’ setting for the next few steps. Drain the water from the potatoes, and place the potatoes back in the Instant Pot.
- Stir in the milk, butter, Montreal steak spice, and garlic powder.
- Using a potato masher, whip until there are no more lumps in the potatoes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more if needed
Notes
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