Instant Pot Sweet Potato Mash

5 from 2 votes

Buttery Sweet Potato Mash is the side dish you have been looking for. A great addition to your holiday menu and the perfect accompaniment to any main course. This easy recipe uses your instant pot pressure cooker, saving room on the stovetop and in the oven.

Prep Time10

Cook Time11

Total Time21

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic whole, peeled
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk
3 Tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley to taste

Instructions

Add the sweet potatoes, garlic cloves, and water to the bowl of the instant pot.
Cover and set the lid to “Sealing”.
Pressure cook on high heat for 6 minutes, followed by a quick release.
Once the pressure has been released, remove the lid and set the Instant Pot to “Sauté”.
Let the remaining water boil off. This will take about 3-5 minutes or so.
Press “Cancel” to stop the cooking.
Add the butter, seasonings, and milk, and use a potato masher to mash everything together until the desired consistency is reached. More milk can be added if desired.
Serve with freshly chopped parsley and extra butter.

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