This recipe for Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes cooks in no time at all without taking up space on the stovetop!
We love sweet potato casserole for the holidays but making mashed sweet potatoes in the instant pot is so easy, they’re great for weeknights too!
An Easy Side Dish Recipe
- Mashed sweet potatoes are healthy and hearty with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor.
- The Instant Pot makes this recipe quick and easy. Minimal cook time and minimal clean-up? Yes, please!
- Make these mashed sweet potatoes in advance and reheat before serving or use them to top a shepherd’s pie recipe!
- Need more holiday side dish inspiration? Check out our favorite holiday Side Dishes.
Ingredients
SWEET POTATOES Sweet potatoes and yams are different vegetables although the term is often used interchangeably. Sweet potatoes are softer and cook up creamier while yams are denser and have more starch. Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and heavy without and soft spots.
DAIRY Just like regular mashed potatoes, real butter and milk or cream makes them extra rich and flavorful. To keep them healthier, use a bit less butter and milk in place of cream.
VARIATIONS Make savory mashed sweet potatoes with garlic and onion and broth instead of water. For a sweeter version, use apple juice and a dash of cinnamon. Top with mini marshmallows and let them melt on the top before serving. Use Pumpkin Pie Spice in this recipe and other holiday favorites!
How to Make Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Wash, peel, & cut sweet potatoes into 2″ cubes.
- Cook prepared sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot until they are soft (per the recipe below).
- Add remaining ingredients & mash until smooth.
Recipe Tips
- Drain the potatoes well to remove as much water as possible.
- Add an apple or some chopped carrot or butternut squash to the potatoes before cooking.
- Mashed sweet potatoes can be topped with marshmallows and then place the lid on a few minutes to melt or soften them.
- Top with some chopped pecans. Lightly toast nuts in a sauté pan until they are barely golden. This intensifies the flavor and makes them extra crunchy!
How to Store Leftovers
Keep mashed sweet potatoes in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add a little milk and reheat on the stove. Freeze in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside up to 4 weeks.
More Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes
What’s your favorite way to serve sweet potatoes? Leave us a comment below!
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy, flavorful mashed sweet potatoes are so easy to make in the Instant Pot!
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Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into 2-inch pieces.
Add sweet potatoes and water to the instant pot.
Close the lid and select MANUAL. Choose HIGH PRESSURE for 9 minutes.
Once cooked, quick release the pressure and let the potatoes cool slightly.
Drain the liquid and the butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and mash. Add warmed milk, as needed, until creamy.
- Drain the potatoes well to remove as much water as possible.
- Add an apple or some chopped carrot or butternut squash to the potatoes before cooking.
- Mashed sweet potatoes can be topped with marshmallows and then place the lid on a few minutes to melt or soften them.
- Top with some chopped pecans. Lightly toast nuts in a sauté pan until they are barely golden. This intensifies the flavor and makes them extra crunchy!
- Leftover mashed sweet potatoes can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled sweet potatoes in a zippered bag for up to 4 weeks.
Calories: 289, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 214mg, Potassium: 808mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 32488IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 107mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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