Instant Pot creamy mashed red potatoes is the easiest way to whip up the perfect side dish for that weeknight dinner. This instant pot red mashed potatoes is a great side dish nearly any main dish there is. Use some roasted garlic for a more intense garlic flavor if you prefer. With less than 10 minutes cooking time, and few ingredients, your dinner table will be set with best mashed potatoes. For something extra just add some parmesan cheese or sprinkle some fresh parsley before serving.
Red-skinned potatoes already have a creamy texture, different from white, yukon gold potatoes or russet potatoes. This is also the reason there is no need to use unsalted butter, heavy cream or whole milk because red potatoes naturally have the best texture without those ingredients. Some may argue it’s the best type of potato for the job out of all the types of potatoes. .
What is an Instant Pot?
An Instant Pot is a kitchen appliance that functions as an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and steamer. It has a number of preset cooking programs, as well as the ability to be programmed manually. It’s so versatile it will quickly become one of your most useful kitchen appliances!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. red skin potatoes, washed and cubed
- 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board and knife
- Potato masher / immersion blender / hand mixer
Instructions
- Place 2 pounds of potatoes, garlic, and broth in Instant Pot®. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Add the lid and flip pressure valve to “Sealing” position. Select the Manual button and adjust setting to “high.” Set cook time to 8 minutes. When finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open lid and add cream cheese. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher, electric mixer or an immersion blender until blended, but not completely smooth.
- Season with extra salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Creamy Red Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot creamy mashed red potatoes is the easiest way to whip up the perfect side dish for that weeknight dinner. This instant pot red mashed potatoes is a great side dish nearly any main dish there is. Use some roasted garlic for a more intense garlic flavor if you prefer. With less than 10 minutes cooking time, and few ingredients, your dinner table will be set with best mashed potatoes. For something extra just add some parmesan cheese or sprinkle some fresh parsley before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. red skin potatoes, washed and cubed
- 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Place 2 pounds of potatoes, garlic, and broth in Instant Pot®. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Add the lid and flip pressure valve to “Sealing” position. Select the Manual button and adjust setting to “high.” Set cook time to 8 minutes. When finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open lid and add cream cheese. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher, electric mixer or an immersion blender until blended, but not completely smooth.
- Season with extra salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
