Instant pot rosemary garlic mashed potatoes is a delicious and easy side dish to accompany any main dish you serve. This instant pot mashed potatoes recipe has rosemary and garlic which adds extra flavor to this classic side dish. With 18 minutes total cook time, your weeknight dinner will be less of a hassle.
For a creamier texture, just add a little extra milk (heavy cream or even whole milk). If you prefer a more intense garlic flavor, you may choose to use roasted garlic cloves, mashed and incorporated into the mashed potato recipe. The best part of making these creamy mashed potatoes is that you can choose any other type of potatoes, such as yukon gold potatoes, white or red potatoes.
Top off these creamy potatoes with fresh chives, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese or sprinkle some parmesan cheese!
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
- 3 lbs. Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 4-5 large cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely minced (or 1 t. dried)
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth, preferably organic
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
Equipment
- Instant Pot®
- Cutting board and knife
- Vegetable peeler
Instructions
- Combine potatoes, garlic, rosemary leaves, and chicken broth in Instant Pot®. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Add lid and lock into place. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
- When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove lid and add heavy cream. Mash the hot potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender until almost smooth, but still slightly chunky. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with butter and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover garlic mashed potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Make It A Meal
- Try these creamy mashed potatoes as a side for the best balsamic marinated steak!
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Instant Pot Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes is a delicious and easy side dish to accompany any main dish you serve. This instant pot mashed potatoes recipe has rosemary and garlic which adds extra flavor to this classic side dish. With 18 minutes total cook time, your weeknight dinner will be less of a hassle.
For a creamier texture, just add a little extra milk (heavy cream or even whole milk). If you prefer a more intense garlic flavor, you may choose to use roasted garlic cloves, mashed and incorporated into the mashed potato recipe. The best part of making these creamy mashed potatoes is that you can choose any other type of potatoes, such as yukon gold potatoes, white or red potatoes.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 4-5 large cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely minced (or 1 t. dried)
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth, preferably organic
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Combine potatoes, garlic, rosemary leaves, and chicken broth in Instant Pot®. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Add lid and lock into place. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
- When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove lid and add heavy cream. Mash the hot potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender until almost smooth, but still slightly chunky. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with butter and serve immediately. Enjoy!