Description
Discover the perfect side dish for your fall table with our Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. We’ll show you how to achieve perfectly cooked sweet potatoes and create a delectable casserole with a twist. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter (or vegan butter for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Maple toasted pecans (or plain pecans, optionally roasted with brown sugar)
Instructions
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Begin by cooking the sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot. Place the sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural steam release. Once cooked and cooled, peel the skins off.
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In a mixing bowl, use a hand masher to mash the sweet potatoes to your desired consistency.
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Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter (or vegan butter for a vegan option) to the mashed sweet potatoes. Adjust ingredients to taste.
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Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes into a casserole dish.
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If using Maple toasted pecans, chop them up and sprinkle them over the top of the casserole for added flavor and crunch.
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Bake the casserole in the oven at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes, or until it’s perfectly warmed and slightly browned on top.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve this stunning Mashed Sweet Potato casserole as a delightful fall side dish that’s sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 20