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Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Potatoes

A close-up of Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Potatoes coated in a rich sauce and topped with fresh parsley and grated cheese.
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Make tender potatoes in your Instant Pot and toss them in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce for a fast and flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs small yellow or red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the quartered potatoes and water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Sprinkle with salt.
  2. Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. Allow for a Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a Quick Release for any remaining pressure. Remove the potatoes and set them aside. Discard the cooking water.
  4. Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function (Normal setting). Add the butter and let it melt.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  6. Reduce the heat setting to Low or press Cancel and let the pot cool slightly. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the cooked potatoes to the pot. Gently toss the potatoes in the sauce until they are fully coated and creamy.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir this slurry into the sauce during the Sauté step before adding the potatoes back in.
  • These potatoes pair well with grilled steak, roasted chicken, or pork chops.

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