Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Draining Required!)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk lowers calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with lower fat.

Peel 3 pounds of potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks.

Mince 2 cloves of garlic.

Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil once heated.

Add the minced garlic and stir briefly, then press the off button to prevent burning.

Once the garlic is fragrant (30 to 60 seconds), add 1 cup of water to prevent burning.

Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to ensure no garlic is stuck.

Add the potato chunks and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Check the sealing ring in the lid to ensure it is properly seated and has wiggle room.

Secure the lid and move the steam release valve to sealing.

Use the Manual or Pressure Cook button to cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.

It will take roughly 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure.

Once cooking is complete, quickly release the pressure by moving the steam release valve to Venting.

When the floating valve drops, it's safe to open the lid and test the potatoes with a fork for tenderness.

Use a potato masher to start mashing the potatoes.

Add milk of choice starting with 1/4 cup at a time until desired creaminess is achieved (about 1/2 cup of almond milk total is typical).

Taste the potatoes and adjust seasoning, adding another teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper as needed.

Add any fresh herbs, butter, or cream cheese if desired.

The Instant Pot will keep the mashed potatoes warm until serving, but stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

To make ahead, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, press the Sauté button, add 1/2 cup of water, break up cold mashed potatoes into chunks, and stir often until heated through.

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