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Sweet Potato Casserole Instant Pot Recipe

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Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole A Night Owl Blog
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Description

This sweet potato casserole recipe is perfect for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, but can be enjoyed any time of the year. It's a delicious and creamy dish that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the crunchiness of pecans and the warmth of cinnamon. The best part? It's made in an instant pot, which means it's quick and easy to prepare.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method

  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks.
  2. Add the sweet potatoes to the steamer basket in the instant pot with 1 cup of water.
  3. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. Natural release the pressure for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove the steamer basket from the instant pot and discard the water.
  6. Mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl.
  7. Add the brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  8. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a baking dish and smooth out the top.
  9. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the sweet potato mixture.
  10. Place the baking dish in the instant pot with 1 cup of water.
  11. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  12. Quick release the pressure and remove the baking dish from the instant pot.
  13. Let the sweet potato casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use a hand mixer instead of mashing the sweet potatoes by hand.
  • You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds.
  • You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to your liking.
  • You can double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 249
  • Total fat: 11g
  • Saturated fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 235mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 35g
  • Dietary fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 18g
  • Protein: 2g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to peel the sweet potatoes before cutting them into chunks.
  • Use a steamer basket to cook the sweet potatoes in the instant pot.
  • Make sure to natural release the pressure for 5 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Let the sweet potato casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your sweet potato casserole! It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


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