Pressure Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole (Instant Pot)
Pressure Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole (Instant Pot) is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This creamy casserole is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, offering a delightful blend of textures and aromas that will warm your heart. With minimal prep time and quick cooking, you can enjoy this heartwarming dish in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cutting them into large chunks.
- Place the sweet potato chunks in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Perform a quick release.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture back into the Instant Pot insert or a greased baking dish. Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows if desired.
- Select sauté mode on the Instant Pot or broil in an oven-safe dish until warmed through and marshmallows are slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg