Savory Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These savory Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious and better-for-you alternative to mashed potatoes. This recipe will be the highlight of any meal!

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Mashed

Okay, I know I’ve said many times that mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish…but I think something might be taking their place.

Mashed sweet potatoes.

Especially this recipe. When I first made it, I took a big bite, and I was blown away by the flavor.

I was actually sad that I ended up turning it into a sweet potato casserole because I just wanted to keep eating more.

They are full of flavor – and not as sweet as a sweet potato casserole, so you can easily pin this as a savory side dish that you can pour gravy all over.

This recipe is as easy as easy can be, and you’ll definitely want to make them over and over again.

Make sure you read our post on how to cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot!

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 5 lbs sweet potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (can add more for a creamier consistency)
• 2 teaspoon of sea salt (we really like Redmond’s Salt. Get 15% off with the code CLARKS).
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Peel sweet potatoes and dice into smaller pieces (if you don’t like peeling sweet potatoes, you can actually cook them with the peel on and then remove after they are done cooking).
2. Pour water into your Instant Pot
3. Place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
4. Put sweet potatoes on trivet.
5. Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 20 minutes.
6. Natural pressure release after timer reaches zero for 10 minutes.
7. Drain extra water.
8. Mash sweet potatoes with the butter.
9. Add in heavy cream and cinnamon until combined. Add salt to taste.
10. Enjoy!

Variations

• Add bacon and onions for an even more savory dish
• Add in 1/4 cup sour cream
• Add more seasonings, like garlic or onion powder

What goes with mashed sweet potatoes?

Mashed sweet potatoes are a great option for anything that you would normally serve mashed potatoes with!

• Turkey
• Ham
• Roast Beef
• Brisket
• Ribs

What Instant Pot do you use?

I have the Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1. Love it! It’s worked like a charm for about three years now.

Can I use broth instead of water?

Absolutely!

What kind of sweet potatoes should I use?

I just get the garnet ones at the grocery store. I try to find ones that aren’t super thick so they are easier to chop into smaller pieces before I cook them.

How long are mashed sweet potatoes good for?

They will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator when properly stored.

Can you freeze mashed sweet potatoes?

Yes! Let them cool completely and put into freezer safe bags or containers. They can last about 12 months in the freezer.

Can you make mashed sweet potatoes ahead of time?

You sure can! If you make them earlier in the day, just keep on on the warm setting on your Instant Pot. If you make them a day or so ahead of time, just keep them stored properly in the fridge and warm up before serving.

Are mashed sweet potatoes healthy?

Sweet potatoes are generally considered a healthy food. These mashed sweet potatoes do have heavy cream and butter, which make them a little less healthy. But they are still better than regular potatoes!

Can you mash sweet potatoes with the skin on?

The skin is edible, so yes, if you like the taste and texture of the sweet potatoes, you can definitely mash them with the skin on.

Do cooked sweet potatoes need to be refrigerated?

Yes. If they’ve been left out for longer than two hours, you should discard them.

Why are my sweet potatoes stringy?

This is a great article about stringy sweet potatoes.