Description

This Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe delivers creamy, rich mashed sweet potatoes in a fraction of the time, perfect for a comforting side dish. Using the pressure cooker function dramatically speeds up cooking while maintaining the natural sweetness and vibrant color of the potatoes. Customize with add-ins for extra flavor and enjoy warm, velvety mashed potatoes any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ cup half and half (for extra richness, use heavy cream)
4 tbsp unsalted butter

Add-ins (Optional)

Your choice of add-ins such as cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, brown sugar, or fresh herbs

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Instructions

Prepare the Instant Pot: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, water, and kosher salt into the Instant Pot inner pot, ensuring even distribution.
Seal and Cook: Attach the lid securely and set the valve to the ‘sealing’ position. Select Pressure Cook or Manual mode and set the timer to 12 minutes to cook the potatoes thoroughly under pressure.
Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a manual quick release by switching the valve to the ‘venting’ position. Be cautious of any hot steam or splatter.
Drain and Return: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes to remove excess water and place them back into the Instant Pot inner pot.
Add Dairy and Mash: Pour in the half and half and add the unsalted butter. Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the potatoes until you reach your preferred smoothness.
Mix in Add-ins: Stir in any additional flavorings or add-ins of your choice, blending thoroughly for even taste distribution.
Serve and Keep Warm: Serve the mashed sweet potatoes warm. Use the Instant Pot’s ‘keep warm’ function to maintain temperature for up to one hour, stirring occasionally and adding more half and half if needed to keep the consistency creamy.

Notes

For extra richness, substitute half and half with heavy cream.
Customize with add-ins like cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, maple syrup, or fresh herbs to enhance flavor.
Handle steam release carefully to avoid burns during pressure release.
Mashed sweet potatoes can be reheated gently in the Instant Pot with a splash of half and half to restore creaminess.