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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

Published: Nov 25, 2019 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Sweet starchy sweet potatoes, mixed in with a homemade caramel sauce and chopped pecans make for the most delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole side dish recipe.

top view of dish of sweet potatoes with pecans and title text..

I love a good candied sweet potato recipe. As I was brainstorming Instant Pot holiday side dish recipes last month it occurred to me that I could make candied sweet potatoes. Since this recipe does not contain marshmallows I knew I could make the entire side dish in the Instant Pot and not have to dirty up any additional cookware. My Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is my go-to recipe during the holidays.

Table of contents

  • How do you cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot
  • FAQS
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Sweet Potato Recipes

How do you cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot

Top view of sweet potatoes and brown sugar in instant pot.

You might wonder, how do you cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot? It’s very simple. You can use either the STEAM or MANUAL setting on the Instant Pot. There are two ways you can cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot. If you go that route, you can cook them hole with skin on. You will want to use the wire rack your Instant Pot came with, water, and cook on STEAM for 10-15 minutes depending the size.

The second option, and method of cooking for this recipe is to steam the potatoes. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into equal size pieces. Place 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and STEAM/MANUAL for 2 minutes!

FAQS

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Can I use yams instead of sweet potatoes?

After doing quite a bit of research on if you can use yams instead of sweet potatoes. Yams and Sweet Potatoes are not the same thing. Although similar in shape they are different in taste and color. I was also surprised to find that the canned “yams” you get in the grocery store are most likely sweet potatoes! The USDA requires them to label them “yam” and “sweet potato. However, this recipe requires fresh sweet potatoes. So you cannot use fresh yams for this recipe or it will yield a different taste.

Do I have to peel sweet potatoes before cooking in the Instant Pot?

Yes, you need to peel the sweet potatoes before cooking them so that they can marry with the butter and brown sugar while cooking.

Tips & Tricks

Here are a few of my tips and tricks when making pressure cooker sweet potatoes.

  • Topping – If you like the marshmallow topping on your sweet potato casserole you can pour the mashed sweet potatoes in an oven safe dish. Top with marshmallows and broil until golden in color.
  • Make-Ahead – You can make this dish ahead of time and then reheat before serving. Pro tip: Cool the potatoes in the Instant Pot place plastic wrap on top and refrigerate. The next day, take out the Instant Pot remove the plastic wrap and set on warm setting for one hour to reheat.

Sweet Potato Recipes

Dish of sweet potatoes near pecans in front of instant pot.

Looking for more sweet potato recipes?

  • Barebecue Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Banana
  • Sweet Potato Corned Beef Hash
  • Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole

If your looking to simplify one side dish for your holiday meal. I hope you’ll make this easy recipe for Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes.

If you make this instant pot sweet potatoes cubed, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet starchy sweet potatoes, mixed in with a homemade caramel sauce and chopped pecans make for the most delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole side dish recipe.
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Course: Instant Pot, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 5 medium size orange flesh sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed firm
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped

Instructions

  • In a 6-quart Instant Pot, place the peeled, rinsed, and chopped sweet potatoes in the pot. Fill with 1 cup of water. Set the Instant Pot to “manual” pressure for 2 minutes. Once the timer goes off, carefully, release the pressure.
  • Drain the potatoes and set to the side.
  • Place the pot back in base. Turn the Instant Pot to “saute” mode. Melt the stick of butter. Then add in the brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until everything is about incorporated (about 2 minutes). Mix in the chopped pecans.
  • Turn the Instant Pot off, carefully add the sweet potatoes back to the Instant Pot. Fold the caramel mixture into the potatoes. Let stay on “warm” setting until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Topping – If you like the marshmallow topping on your sweet potato casserole you can pour the mashed sweet potatoes in an oven safe dish. Top with marshmallows and broil until golden in color.
  • Make-Ahead – You can make this dish ahead of time and then reheat before serving. Pro tip: Cool the potatoes in the Instant Pot place plastic wrap on top and refrigerate. The next day, take out the Instant Pot remove the plastic wrap and set on warm setting for one hour to reheat.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5c | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 11527IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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