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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are perfectly seasoned, so fluffy, and simply irresistible! No boiling required—simply slice the sweet potatoes, let your pressure cooker work its magic, and mash them right in the pot for easy cleanup. With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a delicious, creamy side dish ready to elevate your holiday meal.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot mashed sweet potatoes, pressure cooker mashed sweet potato
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 294kcal
Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potato
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ to ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pinches ground cumin optional

Instructions

  • Wash, peel the sweet potatoes, and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
  • Set the instant pot to saute mode. When hot add the butter and let it melt. Add the sweet potatoes and saute for about 3 minutes.
    Tip: Don't reduce the butter. It adds the necessary liquid to help the sweet potatoes cook in the pressure cooker.
  • Press cancel and stir in ½ cup water and salt. Place the lid on the instant pot and set the valve to seal. Cook on manual pressure for 8 minutes.
  • When the timer goes off, let in be in warm mode for atleast 10 minutes and release pressure.
  • Add brown sugar, milk, black pepper, ground cumin, and an additional 2 tablespoons of butter, if desired.
  • Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Cover and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly. Serve alongside your favorite main course for a perfect pairing.

Notes

This has been made in a 3qt instant pot; cooking time in other models may vary.
Adjust salt according to your taste.
Don't reduce the butter. It adds the necessary liquid to help the sweet potatoes cook in the pressure cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 26206IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg