Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a foolproof side dish with intense flavor, thanks to bourbon, brown sugar and cinnamon.

This Instant Pot Sweet Potato recipe couldn’t be easier

Is your stovetop full on Thanksgiving? Or do you just love using your pressure cooker?

Or, perhaps your goal is to make the most luscious mashed sweet potatoes of your life. These are the ones for you.

Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes come together quick, and with little fuss. Where the magic happens is all the things we’re going to mix into them, including bourbon, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Everybody is going to want a second scoop of these velvety sweeties, I guarantee it.

Sweet Potatoes Instant Pot ingredients

• sweet potatoes – the star of the show! These provide a naturally creamy and sweet base for a stellar side dish.
• half and half – adds richness and creaminess.
• butter – contributes a velvety mouthfeel.
• bourbon – just a tablespoon (any of these bourbons for cooking are good) adds a subtle, complex depth of flavor and warmth.
• brown sugar – enhances the sweetness of the potatoes.
• cinnamon – infuses the dish with a warm and comforting aroma and flavor.
• salt and pepper – seasons the dish and helps bring out the natural sweetness of the potatoes.

Instant Pot Sweet Potato variations

• LOSE THE BOOZE – If you need to skip the bourbon for whatever reason, you can simply omit it, or use maple syrup in its place.
• CHANGE THE DAIRY – If you don’t have half and half, you can use heavy cream (which will make it more rich) or milk (which will make it less rich) instead.
• ADD SPICES – In addition to cinnamon, you can also add pinches of ground ginger and nutmeg to create unique flavor profiles.

How to cook Sweet Potatoes in Instant Pot

1. COOK. Put the potatoes, water and some salt in the bowl of a 6-quart Instant Pot, then secure the lid. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

2. VENT AND DRAIN. When the cooking time ends, move the Pressure Release to Venting to release the steam quickly. Then, carefully drain as much excess water from the bowl as you can.

3. ADD. Add the half and half, butter, bourbon, brown sugar, cinnamon, black pepper and more salt to the bowl.

4. MASH. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and combine all the ingredients until they are smooth.

How long to cook sweet potatoes in instant pot

Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. When time is up, do a quick release. This ensures that the potatoes are tender and maintain their natural flavor and moisture.

Favorite ways to serve Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Serve these Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or serve them on a weeknight to accompany a protein. Some main dish ideas include:

• Crockpot Pork Roast (pictured below)
• Country Style Ribs
• Baby Back Ribs in Oven
• Buttermilk Chicken
• Chicken Meatballs
• Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Instant Pot storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of half and half or milk added to restore their creamy texture.

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes FAQs