Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Kinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt
Ultra-creamy Instant Pot mashed potatoes brightened with the rich garlic-butter flavor of Kinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt. Fast to make, silky in texture, and ideal for weeknights, holidays, or any time you want a reliable, flavorful side.
Ingredient Spotlight
Kinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt
A branded, American commercial seasoned salt combining buttery and garlic flavors with salt and herbs; it’s essentially a flavored finishing salt rather than a single-ingredient pantry staple. It tastes salty with pronounced garlic and buttery/umami notes and a mild herbiness. You can find it in US grocery stores, natural-food markets, or online. Substitute with a mix of garlic powder (or garlic salt if you prefer less mixing), a pinch of fine salt, a little melted butter or butter-flavored granules, and optionally a touch of dried parsley or onion powder to mimic the flavor profile.
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Author's Note
"These mashed potatoes deliver generous garlic-butter flavor without extra chopping or compound butter — a great shortcut when you want a rich side in under 40 minutes. They hold well for serving a crowd and reheat beautifully the next day."
Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Kinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt
These Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes are built around two reliable ideas: Yukon Golds for naturally silky texture, and Kinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt to deliver an immediate, buttery-garlic lift without melting the balance with extra fresh garlic or extra butter. The pressure cooker turns long stovetop boiling into a 10-minute hands-off sprint, and using warmed whole milk plus a jab of sour cream gives a satiny mouthfeel that feels indulgent but controlled. The Kinder's seasoning isn’t a gimmick here — its concentrated butter-and-garlic notes mean you can pare back on extra butter if you want to keep calories or richness in check, and it layers beautifully with fresh chives on top.
This version is forgiving for weeknights yet polished enough for holiday spreads: keep the mash slightly loose if you plan to rewarm it (it firms up a bit), and resist the urge to overwork the potatoes or you’ll invite gluey starch. Small technique tweaks — even such simple ones as warming the milk, draining thoroughly, and finishing on the Instant Pot’s sauté briefly if needed — are what turn plain boiled potatoes into the decadent, spoonable side that makes people come back for second helpings.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Prep and load the Instant Pot
For this step
- 3 lbYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
- 1 cupwater
Release pressure and drain
Mash and fold in dairy and seasoning
For this step
- 4 tbspunsalted butter
- 0.5 cupwhole milk (warmed)
- 0.5 cupsour cream
- 2 tspKinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt
- 0.5 tspfreshly ground black pepper
Optional finish for extra creaminess
Serve and garnish
For this step
- 2 tbspfresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)
Tips from the kitchen
Cut Uniform Potato Chunks
Cut potatoes into 1–2 inch pieces so they reach tenderness at the same time, which prevents some pieces from becoming waterlogged while others are undercooked.
Warm the Dairy
Heat the milk and sour cream slightly before adding to the hot potatoes so they absorb smoothly and you avoid cooling the mash.
Drain Completely First
After quick-release, drain all cooking liquid before mashing to prevent a watery mash; you can always add back a little warm milk if needed.
Mash Gently, Not Vigorously
Use a hand masher or an immersion masher and stop when the texture is just right to avoid releasing excess starch that makes potatoes gluey.
Season at the End
Kinder's Buttery Garlic Salt has concentrated flavor—add the recipe amount first, then taste and adjust so you don’t over-salt.
Variations & substitutions
Vegan Butter Swap
Replace butter with a neutral-tasting vegan butter and use full‑fat coconut yogurt or unsweetened soy yogurt in place of sour cream for a dairy‑free, creamy finish.
Cheesy Upgrade
Fold in 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or gruyère off heat for a richer, gooey mash; reduce regular salt slightly because the cheese adds saltiness.
Roasted Garlic Twist
Roast a head of garlic, squeeze in the softened cloves when mashing, and cut Kinder's to 1 tsp to let the mellow roasted garlic take center stage.
Herb & Citrus Brightness
Stir in a tablespoon of chopped parsley and the zest of half a lemon for a fresher, lighter profile that complements the buttery garlic base.
Storage & make-ahead
Cool mashed potatoes at room temperature no longer than two hours, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop over low heat or in a low oven, stirring in a splash of warm milk or a pat of butter to restore creaminess; you can also reheat in the Instant Pot on Sauté with frequent stirring. Mashed potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 months—portion them, thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat with added liquid.
What to serve with it
These mashed potatoes pair classicly with roast chicken, turkey with gravy, or a braised short rib—think saucy mains that benefit from a creamy vehicle. For wine, try a medium-bodied Chardonnay or a soft Pinot Noir depending on the protein; add a green vegetable like sautéed haricots verts or roasted Brussels sprouts for color and texture contrast. Serve in a warmed bowl, make a shallow well in the center, and top with an extra pat of butter and chopped chives for immediate shine.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Russet potatoes instead of Yukon Golds?
Yes—you can, but russets are starchier and will absorb more liquid and are more prone to becoming gluey if overworked; reduce mashing intensity and consider adding slightly more butter or milk for the same creaminess.
Why do you recommend warming the milk and sour cream?
Adding warm dairy keeps the potatoes hot so they absorb the fat and liquid more readily, producing a smoother, silkier mash and preventing it from cooling down.
What caused my mashed potatoes to turn gluey, and how can I fix them?
Glueiness comes from overworking (too much stirring or using a food processor) or from overly starchy potatoes; fix slightly gluey mash by folding in extra butter or warm cream and chilling briefly to let the texture settle, but avoid aggressive re-mixing.
Can I make these ahead for a holiday dinner?
Yes—make them through step 3, cool, and refrigerate; reheat gently with a bit of warmed milk or butter and finish with fresh chives right before serving.
How much Kinder's Organic Buttery Garlic Salt should I add if I use low-sodium broth?
Start with the recipe's 2 teaspoons and taste—because low-sodium broth reduces overall saltiness, you may need to add up to another 1 teaspoon, adding gradually to avoid over-salting.
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Ingredients
- Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks3 lb
- water1 cup
- fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)2 tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 cup (320g))
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