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instant pot mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and parmesan

Take all the work of mashed potatoes with the Instant Pot! The pop of roasted garlic and Parmesan is a surefire win.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 48 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 6

ingredients

roasted garlic
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 tsp olive oil
potatoes
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic finely chopped
  • Garnish: freshly chopped parsley

instructions

  • To make roasted garlic, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the top of a head of garlic off. Wrap the exterior the the garlic head with aluminum foil, making sure not to cover the top. Drizzle the top with 1/2 tsp olive oil and place the garlic directly on the middle rack in the oven. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • In the bottom of an Instant Pot, add sliced potatoes. Cover with water and stir in 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Seal the top and make sure the valve is set to "seal."
  • Cook on High manual pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release pressure when the timer goes off.
  • Drain potatoes and return them to the Instant Pot. Mash potatoes to desired consistency. We like them a little more chunky instead of completely smooth.
  • Stir in remaining salt, pepper, half-and-half, butter, Parmesan, and roasted garlic. Serve warm with a garnish of chopped parsley.
  • Serve warm with gravy.
Cuisine: Thanksgiving
Category: Side Dish