Name: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes on the Stove
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into roughly 1 inch large cubes); 2 cups water; ⅓ cup milk of choice (I used a barista blend oat milk); ⅓ cup maple syrup; 4 tablespoons butter melted; ½ teaspoon salt; Optional sprinkle of cinnamon to taste

These Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are straightforward to make and the dependable holiday side dish (or even for after-work dinners!). The Instant pot makes these SO unfussy to throw together- you’ll love the ease!

The simplest holiday side dish

Reasons A REGULAR HERE these Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

They’re straightforward – this dish takes SO LITTLE active time and A regular here it for that.
They free up stovetop space – this is especially great for holidays when you’re cooking 1000 different dishes!
They make meals short and unfussy – we also love these for after-work meal and even meal prep because it’s simple and they store well in the fridge.
They’re simply DEEPLY GOOD!

Ingredients needed

The ingredient list is simple but lets take a short look at what we’re working with. Reminder that the FULL written recipe is down below in the recipe card!

Sweet potatoes – I peel and chop them before putting them into the instant pot.
Milk of choice – I used plain 2% milk but dairy free or other milks will also work well.
Maple syrup – for a little sweetness. You could leave this out as desired.
Butter – to get these potatoes creamy and savory! Vegan butter will work as needed.
Optional spices – such as cinnamon and nutmeg