Name: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes; 2 cups water; 0.333 cup milk of choice; 0.333 cup maple syrup; 4 tablespoons butter; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon

These Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are so simple to make and the perfect holiday side dish (or even for weeknight dinners!). The Instant pot makes these SO easy to throw together- you’ll love the ease!

Side Dishes

35 m

American

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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Instructions

Place the trivet into your instant pot (the one that came with it) and pour in the water. Place the potatoes on top of the trivet. It’s okay to stack them if needed. Put the top on and seal the instant pot.

Cook on manual HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. When the instant pot is done cooking, let the pressure naturally release which will take about 8-10 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the metal pin has dropped.

Carefully take out the trivet and drain out the water. Mash the potatoes until little to no chunks remain.

Stir in the butter (the residual heat from the potatoes will melt the butter), milk, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until combined and creamy and enjoy immediately!

Notes

You can cook the sweet potatoes whole as desired but you will need to adjust the cook time. Average sized sweet potatoes will need about 30 minutes to cook. Smaller ones a little less and bigger ones 5-10 minutes longer.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Sweet Potatoes Uniformly 🔪
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-1.5 inch cubes for even cooking in the Instant Pot, ensuring all pieces finish at the same time without any undercooked centers.
Use the Trivet for Perfect Texture 🥔
Place the trivet in the pot with just 1 cup of water, then arrange sweet potatoes on top to steam rather than boil—this prevents waterlogged potatoes and preserves their natural sweetness.
Mash While Warm for Creaminess 🧈
Mash the sweet potatoes immediately after pressure cooking while they're still hot; warm potatoes incorporate butter and milk more smoothly, creating a silkier, lump-free texture.
Balance Sweetness with Maple and Salt ⚖️
Add maple syrup gradually (start with 2 tablespoons per 2 pounds) and taste as you go—a pinch of salt actually enhances sweetness and prevents the dish from becoming cloying.
Finish with High-Quality Butter 🌟
Stir in room-temperature butter at the very end for a luxurious, emulsified finish that distributes evenly and creates a velvety mouthfeel superior to cold butter.