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Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Tangy Greek Yogurt

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A quick and easy mashed potatoes recipe made in the Instant Pot, featuring creamy texture and a tangy twist from Greek yogurt. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 ½ cups water or broth (vegetable or chicken broth for extra flavor)
  • ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup warm milk or cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chives or parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut 3 pounds of Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes into roughly 1.5-inch chunks.
  2. Place potato chunks in the Instant Pot. Pour in 1 ½ cups of water or broth. Add minced garlic if using. Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  3. Cook on manual or pressure cook setting on high for 10 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes to come to pressure before cooking starts.
  4. Perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to venting. Check potatoes with a fork to ensure they are tender.
  5. Remove potatoes using a slotted spoon or drain through a colander, reserving a little cooking liquid.
  6. Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add softened butter and mash using a potato masher or ricer.
  7. Stir in Greek yogurt and warm milk or cream. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently until creamy and fluffy. Add reserved cooking liquid a tablespoon at a time if needed to thin.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, butter, or yogurt as desired.
  9. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamier texture or Russets for fluffier potatoes. Avoid over-mixing to prevent gluey texture. Warm the milk before adding to keep potatoes fluffy. Quick release pressure to avoid overcooking. Greek yogurt should be stirred in last to maintain its tangy flavor and prevent curdling.

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Keywords: mashed potatoes, Instant Pot, Greek yogurt, creamy mashed potatoes, easy side dish, comfort food

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