Cheddar Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Name: Cheddar Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes (washed and cut into 1-inch chunks); 3 to 4 cloves garlic (peeled and left whole); ⅓ cup half-and-half; ¼ cup unsalted butter; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 scallions (optional); 4 slices bacon (cooked and chopped (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:6min

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!

Updated at: Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:49:04 GMT