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Cheddar Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Homemade smashed red potatoes couldn't be easier with this Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot®) recipe - no peeling required, and the cooking time is only 6 minutes. The garlic and Cheddar cheese gives these easy smashed potatoes extra flavor. You can even top them off with a little bacon if you like!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 21 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 6 min👤 Anne Symes📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the potatoes and garlic cloves into the pressure cooker and add enough water to just cover them. Lock the lid in place.
2
Pressure-cook on HIGH for ⏱️ 6 minutes.
3
While the potatoes are cooking, warm the half-and-half and melt the butter together in the microwave or in a saucepan.
4
Release the pressure with the QUICK RELEASE method and carefully remove the lid. Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pressure cooker.
5
Smash the potatoes with a potato masher or large spoon, adding the warm half & half and butter, sour cream and grated Cheddar cheese. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with the scallions and chopped bacon (if using). Serve warm.
grated Cheddar cheese1 cupsalt and freshly ground black pepperbacon (cooked and chopped (optional))4 slices
Nutrition Facts
calories
343 kcal
fat Content
18 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
173 mg
protein Content
10 g
cholesterol Content
50 mg
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
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