These aren't Mom's mashed potatoes from scratch. They're even BETTER! With this recipe, you'll make make ahead mashed potatoes all the time!
8servings
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 18 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2lbs.yukon gold OR red potatoeswashed and cut into halves or quarters
3-4clovesgarlicpeeled and chopped
1cupchicken or vegetable broth
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
4oz.cream cheesecut into chunks
Instructions
TO MAKE IN THE INSTANT POT
Place 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” option 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 until blended, but not completely smooth. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
TO MAKE IN THE SLOW COOKER / CROCK POT
Place potatoes, garlic, and broth in the slow cooker crock. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Cook on high for 4-5 hours, until potatoes are fork tender.
Add cream cheese. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher until blended, but not completely smooth. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste.
Instant Pot Cook Time: 8 minutes (+ time to come to pressure and 10 minutes natural release)Slow Cooker Cook Time: 4-5 hours on highNutrition calories based on 6 servings with yukon gold potatoes
Notes
Instant Pot Cook Time: 8 minutes (+ time to come to pressure and 10 minutes natural release)Slow Cooker Cook Time: 4-5 hours on highNutrition calories based on 6 servings with yukon gold potatoes