Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes

  • 3 pounds medium russet potatoes (or a combination of russet and yukon gold), peeled or unpeeled*
  • 6–8 cloves garlic (I like 8)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick)
  • ½ – 1 cup milk, adjust to consistency preference
  1. Add the potatoes, garlic, water, and salt to the pot.
  2. Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and cook for 16 minutes at high pressure.
  3. Quick-release pressure.
  4. Add the butter, mash, then slowly add milk and heavy cream if using while mashing the potatoes.
  5. Optional: add the parmesan or any other ingredients if desired.
  6. Top with freshly ground black pepper and chives. Add more butter if desired.

Notes: 

Optional ingredients:
⅔ cup – 1 cup grated parmesan, adjust to taste
2 – 4 tablespoons heavy cream, to consistency preference

Optional: add the parmesan or any other ingredients if desired.
Top with freshly ground black pepper and chives. Add more butter if desired.