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A bowl of mashed sweet potatoes with butter on top.
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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Save space in your oven this holiday season with some Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes. These creamy potatoes are quick and simple, and make a great addition to any meal!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot recipe, mashed sweet potatoes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Time for Instant Pot to heat up 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 239kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes) - peeled and chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup whole milk - more or less, to desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • kosher salt - to taste
  • brown sugar sprinkle - or more, to serve!

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and chop into two-inch pieces. Place in the instant pot and add two cups of water.
    2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
  • Place lid on the instant pot and close the vent. Select PRESSURE COOK and adjust time to 8 minutes. Wait for it to heat up and then it will start to pressure cook. After the time is up, the instant pot will beep. Carefully release the vent and remove the lid when able.
  • Strain the liquid off the sweet potatoes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes - the butter, whole milk, salt, and cinnamon. Use a potato masher to mix everything together and mash as you go. Spoon everything into a serving bowl.
    4 Tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup whole milk, kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • To serve, add a sprinkle of brown sugar, and an extra pat of butter. Serve immediately.
    brown sugar sprinkle

Notes

I recommend doubling this recipe for large groups!

How to prep in advance:

To make these potatoes in advance for a holiday or any gathering, do the following:
  1. Make potatoes in the instant pot. Prepare as directed. Place in an oven (or microwave) safe dish.
  2. Refrigerate.
  3. To reheat in your oven, preheat to 350 degrees. Remove lid from mashed potatoes, place in the oven until warm, approximately 30 minutes.
  4. To reheat in microwave, place some paper towel over dish, and heat up for about 5-7 minutes. Test, and add more time as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 27069IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg