These mashed potatoes are buttery, creamy, and garlicky! They make for a rich and velvety and comforting side dish, especially during this chilly time of year. The best part about them is that they are so simple to make in an instant pot! We are taking this classic side dish up a notch by adding some garlic to it! And freshly cracked black pepper and chives too! Oh, and melted butter, obviously. You can easily adapt these to your preference, but if you’re like me, you’re going to want it all:
I call these “lazy mashed potatoes” because…
Because I’ve come up with a recipe that requires you to do the least amount of work possible. There is no need to peel or chop or boil or drain these potatoes. Yes, you can peel the potatoes if you want to, but most of the time, I just give them a quick rinse, leave them unpeeled and toss them right into the instant pot. I also leave the potatoes whole – there’s no need to chop them up. Whole potatoes require a longer cook time, but I’ll take a few minutes of chilling on the couch if it means avoiding actual work (e.g., chopping). Once the potatoes are done, no need to drain the water – just mash it all up and add a few ingredients!
Should I peel the potatoes?
Totally up to you! Leave ’em on if you like them that way! As I mentioned above, I usually leave the peels because I will always choose the easier way to do things. I’ve been told by family/friends that they prefer it that way – I really don’t think peels are a big deal.
What type of potatoes should I use to make mashed potatoes?
I usually use either all russet potatoes or a combination of russet and Yukon gold potatoes. You can use any potato you want, but you may need to adjust the ingredients accordingly, as all potatoes absorb different amounts of liquid. I’ve tried the recipe listed below many times with all russets as well as using a combination of russet and Yukon. The latter turns out a bit sweeter, just so you know. I’m not sure which way I prefer them, but I’d say the combo if I HAD to choose.
What additions can I add to the mashed potatoes?
My recipe is pretty basic but feel free to have fun with it. Outside of potatoes, water, and salt, I add garlic, butter, milk, and a couple of optional ingredients like heavy cream and parmesan. You can also sprinkle in bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, chives, sour cream, cream cheese, I mean, the list goes on. I hope you love these mashed potatoes! They go really well with my Thanksgiving meatballs or my Thanksgiving meatloaf. Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
