Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes are rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful thanks to chicken stock and a hit of fresh garlic. Butter and cream cheese melt in for a smooth, tangy finish without using milk, making this mash perfect alongside roasted meats or holiday mains. Serve it on busy weeknights or as a comforting side for special gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the potatoes in a steamer basket set inside a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour in the chicken stock and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 9 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's directions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and lift off the lid.
- 3
Carefully take the sliced potatoes out of the steamer basket; drain and save the remaining stock.
- 4
Add the butter and garlic to the empty pressure cooker and select the Saute function. Cook, stirring, for 90 seconds. Return the potatoes to the pot and mash with the cream cheese.
- Calories 214.32 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.51 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 31.16 g 11%
- Total Fat 7.86 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 5.0 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.77 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 682.43 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 356.65 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 38.45 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Cream Cheese, Minced Garlic, and Salted Butter. Each serving provides about 214.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Cream Cheese, Minced Garlic, Salted Butter, Sliced Potatoes. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 214.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes healthy?
- Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 214.32 calories and 3.51 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 682.43 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.0 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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