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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy, flavorful mashed sweet potatoes are so easy to make in the Instant Pot!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes
- ½ cup water or apple juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons warm milk or cream, as needed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- 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 let the potatoes rest a few minutes to ensure they're well drained. Add the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Mash until smooth adding warmed milk, as needed.
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Notes
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
808mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
32488IU
(650%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 32488IU | 650% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.