Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot

Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot 

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

5 cups water, to cover potatoes 

2 tsp salt, divided 

1/4 cup butter 

1/4 cup sour cream 

1/4 cup milk 

1/2 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 tsp pepper 

Caramelized onion ingrediants 

1 large white onion, diced 

2 tsp minced garlic 

1 tbsp olive oil 

Place peeled/sliced potatoes into the bottom of the instant pot. Cover with water and add 1 tsp salt. Place lid on the pot and set the valve to seal. Cook on pressure for 8 minutes. It will take approximately 10 minutes to come to pressure. 

When finished, turn the instant pot to off and quick release the pressure from the pot. Drain the potatoes and return to the instant pot. Add the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, butter, milk and sour cream to the potatoes & mash until smooth and creamy. 

Variation - add Caramelized onions by heating a tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sautée, stirring often until fragrant and translucent and golden. Once done stir into mashed potato mixture. 

Serve topped with parsley if desired.