Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Learn how to make Easy Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes). Buttery smooth, sweet & savory side dish - perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
- Prep time
- 8 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds garnet sweet potatoes (, cut into 1” chunks)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup cold water
- Fine sea salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Peel and Cut Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1” chunks.
- 2
Pressure Cook Sweet Potatoes: Pour 1 cup of cold water & place a steamer basket in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Place sweet potato chunks in the basket. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure cook at High Pressure for 8 minutes, then Quick Release. Open the lid.
- 3
Mash Sweet Potatoes: Place the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Use a potato masher to partially mash sweet potatoes. Add ¼ tsp nutmeg, 2 – 3 tbsp unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp maple syrup to the sweet potatoes. Mash and mix the sweet potatoes into desired consistency. Taste and season with a pinch of fine sea salt.
- 4
Serve Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Serve the creamy mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish. We love it with seared flank steaks, pork loins, and ducks. Enjoy~ :)