Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are made by peeling and cutting sweet potatoes into chunks, then cooking them quickly under high pressure with water or apple juice. After quick release and adequate draining, the potatoes are mashed with butter for richness, brown sugar for sweetness, cinnamon for warm spice, and warmed milk or cream to create a creamy, smooth texture. The pressure cooking method significantly reduces cooking time compared to stovetop boiling.
The mash has a tender, smooth consistency with subtle cinnamon warmth and sweetness balanced by buttery richness. Adjusting the quantity of milk controls the final creaminess. This dish serves well as a comforting side to roasted meats or as part of a holiday meal.
You can add mix-ins like apples, carrots, or butternut squash before cooking to vary flavor. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days or frozen for longer storage. Toasted chopped pecans add a crunchy topping for texture contrast. Optionally, marshmallows can be melted on top by placing the dish under a lid briefly.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potato
- ½ cup water or apple juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream, as needed, warm
- 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.
Notes
- Drain sweet potatoes well after cooking to prevent watery mash.
- Add chopped apple, carrot, or butternut squash to the pot before cooking for additional flavors.
- Top with marshmallows and cover briefly to melt for a sweeter presentation.
- Toast chopped pecans lightly to enhance crunch and flavor as a topping.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 weeks in airtight bags.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% 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.
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