The BEST Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – hands-down the BEST mashed potatoes I’ve ever eaten. They are super creamy and loaded with cream cheese and fresh garlic. Effortless to make in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, butter, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Ready to eat in under 30 minutes. One bite and you will never make mashed potatoes any other way. Perfect for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Remember this recipe.
Pin this recipe to your favorite board now to remember it later!
Pin This RecipeMashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the BEST mashed potatoes I’ve ever eaten. This was the first time that I’ve made mashed potatoes in the pressure cooker, but it definitely won’t be the last time. The potatoes are super creamy and loaded with cream cheese and fresh garlic. This recipe is super simple to make and is on the dinner table in under 30 minutes. PLUS everything is made in the pressure cooker. Makes for easy clean-up!
Now, this is not a low-calorie dish. It is definitely a splurge (and totally worth it). The recipe has a whole stick of butter and a whole block of cream cheese. O-M-YUM! I got this recipe from my friend, Eva, on my last trip to Gulf Shores. She said she is famous for these potatoes and they are the only potatoes that her family will eat. I can see why. These potatoes are AMAZING! You must add these to your menu ASAP!
What is an Instant Pot?
Instant Pot is a name brand of an electric pressure cooker. Depending on the model, the Instant Pot can also be used as a slow-cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker.
What is a pressure cooker? A pressure cooker is a sealed pot with a lot of steam inside that builds up high pressure and helps food cook in a fraction of the time of the oven or stovetop.
- The high pressure helps force liquid and moisture into the food quickly.
- Food cooks faster under high pressure.
- The extra liquid and moisture that the pressure adds help tough cuts of meat get very tender very quickly.
How to Make Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place the grate or a steamer basket in the bottom of the pot. Add some chicken broth and crushed garlic cloves. Peel four pounds of potatoes and cut them into four pieces. Place the potato pieces on top of the grate. Seal the pressure cooker and set the cooking time for 15 minutes. Quick release the pressure. Add a stick of unsalted butter, a block of cream cheese, more fresh garlic, kosher salt, and pepper to the cooked potatoes. Mash the potatoes and switch to warm setting until you are ready to serve the potatoes.
Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I used russet potatoes. You can use any types of potatoes that you prefer – Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes are both good.
- I use a hand mixer or immersion blender to mash the potatoes right in the Instant Pot insert to give the potatoes a nice creamy texture. If you want chunker potatoes, use a potato masher to mash potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Do not drain the potatoes after cooking. Leave the chicken broth in the Instant Pot insert.
- Can substitute cold water or vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Do I have to peel the potatoes? No. You can leave the skin on the potatoes if you prefer.
- Feel free to add in some fresh herbs, grated parmesan cheese or rosemary. Cheddar cheese is also delicious!
- I used fresh cloves of garlic in this recipe. I really think that it makes all the difference.
- You can substitute jarred minced garlic or garlic powder if you would like, but for best results, I really recommend going with fresh garlic.
- Are Garlic Mashed Potatoes gluten-free? Yes. All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
What to Serve with Mashed Potatoes
As I said, this is now our go-to mashed potato recipe. This is hands down the best way to make mashed potatoes. They are super creamy and taste amazing. These potatoes go with everything – grilled chicken, pork chops, steaks, casseroles, fried chicken, meatloaf, anything! They are also the perfect side dish for your upcoming holiday meal or special occasions. These potatoes with turkey or ham and slathered with gravy. Have mercy! Give these a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the blog that go great with this easy side dish:
Slow Cooker Turkey & Gravy (Only 3 Ingredients)
Slow Cooker Turkey & Gravy – only 3 ingredients!! Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it work…
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
Best Steak Marinade in Existence – soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, basil, pepper, cayenne, and parsley.…
Crack Chicken Tenders
Crack Chicken Tenders – CRAZY good!! Chicken tenders seasoned with ranch, topped with cheese and wrapped in bacon. SO easy…
Mama’s Meatloaf
Mama’s Meatloaf – the BEST meatloaf recipe! Even meatloaf haters will LOVE Mama’s Meatloaf! SO easy and tastes great! Ground…
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ cup butter
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Place the grate in the bottom of your Instant Pot. Add the chicken broth and 2 crushed garlic cloves to the insert. Place the potato pieces on top of the grate.
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Quick-release the pressure. Remove the grate from the insert.
- Add butter, cream cheese, 2 finely chopped cloves of fresh garlic, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes in the insert.
Notes:
- I used russet potatoes. You can use any potato that you prefer – Yukon gold or red potatoes are both good.
- I used a hand mixer to mash the potatoes right in the Instant Pot insert.
- Do not drain the potatoes after cooking. Leave the chicken broth in the Instant Pot insert.
- Do I have to peel the potatoes? No. You can leave the skin on the potatoes if you prefer.
- Feel free to add in some grated parmesan cheese or rosemary. Cheddar cheese is also delicious!
- I used fresh garlic in this recipe. I really think that it makes all the difference.
- You can substitute jarred minced garlic or garlic powder if you would like, but I really suggest going with fresh garlic.
- Are Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes gluten-free? Yes. All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Steph
Remember this recipe.
Pin this recipe to your favorite board now to remember it later!
Pin This Recipe
Made in my instant pot 8 and had white potatoes. I followed exactly and used immersion blender. They were so creamy . My youngest was saying yes do again! I did add maybe a tablespoon more chicken stock. Thank you again!
SO glad you enjoyed them. They really are the BEST!
These are HANDS DOWN the BEST garlic mashed potatoes ever!!! I did make them in my 8 qt pot and they came out perfect. I always add double the garlic in almost everything that calls for it…because we love garlic obviously!! I also have made so many of your marinated chicken recipes and every single one has the greatest flavors. Thank You so much for all you do Steph. I’m so happy I found your site.
They are AMAZING! SO glad you enjoyed them!
These look great. I might need to try this recipe on the stove top.
Has anyone made this in an 8 quart Instant Pot? I’m afraid 1/2 cup of broth isn’t enough liquid to avoid the burn notice. Any suggestions?
These look delicious!! Can you make this in the slow cooker?