Name: The Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 1-cup servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds of potatoes, peeled and halved (see notes); 4 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 sticks butter (1 cup); 2-4 cloves garlic; a few sprigs of herbs (sage, thyme, etc.); 1 cup cream cheese or sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional); 1/2 cup broth or milk (optional, for texture)