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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 14 Comments

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    The easiest way to make the most requested Thanksgiving side dish: Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole! Creamy sweet potatoes warmed with holiday spices and perked up with fresh citrus! An absolute must for holiday dinners!⁠⁠

    Sweet Potato Casserole in a served dish with a spoon scooping out some of it.
    sweet potato casserole

    My cousin has been hosting Thanksgiving for years now. She has the most amazing and traditional thanksgiving menu. My favorite is her mushroom pie and cranberry sauce. We enjoy Turkey with delicious stuffing and there is always a yummy salad or two. My contribution to our dinner is this sweet potato casserole that we call yummy yams!

    sweet potato casserole in a large serving dish with a serving spoon in it

    Note: The original recipe posted in Nov 2017 has been updated with more variations of the recipe.  

    I have been making this sweet potato casserole for over fifteen years. It started with baking potatoes in the oven and then making a creamy mash with eggs, butter, sugar, and spices. Over the years, I have reduced the butter, sugar and substituted eggs with orange juice which adds a little kick of fresh citrusy flavor to this dish.

    ingredients for sweet potato casserole

    Last year, I used my Instant Pot for cooking the sweet potatoes and it was so much easier and faster than baking them in the oven. The peel came right off and then I followed my old recipe to finish it up in the oven.

    Last few weeks, I have been trying to come up with a recipe that would truly be a one-pot dish with an option of skipping the baking in the oven part. After a couple of tries, I think I have nailed this recipe that is as tasty as my baked version. Plus, a few healthy additions have made this dish vegan-friendly.

    sweet potato casserole in Instant Pot and two small white bowls

    Variation

    Steam sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot and finish the dish in the oven:

    • To use the Instant Pot to steam the sweet potatoes, add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Place washed sweet potatoes on the trivet and cook for 12- 15 mins on pressure cook/manual(hi) with natural pressure release. Tip - Pick small to medium sweet potatoes that cook faster.
    • Allow the potatoes to cool. Remove the skin and place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. 
    • Mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Then beat in one egg or ½ cup of orange juice.
    • Stir in ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. 
    • Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3-quart casserole dish. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter over the top. 
    • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven at 375 degrees, or until browned and bubbly. 
    sweet potato casserole served in white bowl and a spoon in it

    Also, if you enjoy sweet potatoes as much as we do, don't forget to try this delicious cardamom and saffron-flavored sweet potato halwa with fresh coconut!

    So, as the countdown to thanksgiving begins, here is a new and easier way to make your sweet potato casserole in the Instant Pot:

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    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Creamy and lightly sweetened vegan sweet potato casserole
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 247kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons vegan butter divided (or coconut oil)
    • 2 pounds yams/sweet potatoes peeled and sliced
    • ½ cup orange juice
    • ¼ cup brown sugar plus 2 tablespoon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 20 pecan halves

    Instructions

    • Set Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat 1 tablespoon of butter or coconut oil. Add sweet potatoes, orange juice, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix together.
    • Spread ¼ cup of brown sugar on top, do not mix. Close Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Manual/Pressure cook(hi) for 5 minutes followed by quick release.
    • Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash the potatoes until they are smooth.

    Here are the two options to serve:

    • If serving from the Instant Pot, spread the remaining vegan butter or coconut oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and arrange the pecans on top. Set Instant pot to saute(less) and cook for 5 mins or until the potatoes are heated through and the top becomes bubbly. Keep the sweet potatoes on 'keep warm' mode until ready to be served.
    • If you are serving in a casserole, take the mashed sweet potatoes out in a casserole dish. Arrange pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon brown sugar and drizzle remaining melted butter over the top. Bake for 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 375 degrees, or until browned and bubbly.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 21760IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. chefkreso says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:40 pm

      I had roasted sweet potatoes today for dinner, and love the fact that you can use them in sweet and salty dishes, this casserole looks lovely!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 20, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you! Love roasted potatoes with some garlic butter on them!

        Reply
        • 4waystoyummy says

          November 20, 2017 at 9:28 pm

          Thank you! I'll get busy!

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          • Archana says

            November 20, 2017 at 10:12 pm

            Let me know how you like it!

            Reply
    2. 4waystoyummy says

      November 20, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      I will be making my sweet potatoes in the IP as you instructed and then making a casserole to bake on Thanksgiving day. Do you know how far in advance I can put this dish together? Every little thing I can do ahead of time save some sanity. Thank you! I love following your blog.

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      • Archana says

        November 20, 2017 at 4:31 pm

        You can make this dish 2-3 days in advance. Assemble the whole thing and then just reheat/bake in the casserole dish.

        Reply
    3. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      November 24, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      This looks so delish and tempting!

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      • Archana says

        November 24, 2017 at 11:44 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    4. Nina says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:19 pm

      I tried this with sweet potatoes but the consistency was more of a solid paste than I expected, even with using a bit more liquid than you had called for. Could I use cubed butternut squash for this recipe instead? Thanks!

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      • Archana says

        November 14, 2018 at 10:25 pm

        May be reduce the liquids instead? Also baking it for 5 to 10 minutes will also help thicken up the dish further. You can certainly try it with butternut sqaush.

        Reply
    5. Jisna says

      November 26, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Tried this today.. super easy to make and very yummy!!Thanks Archana!

      Reply
    6. Anindita says

      November 27, 2020 at 12:34 am

      Made this today. Was a huge hit! Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Izzah says

      November 24, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      Absolutely love this recipe. This is my 3rd year using it. Thank you, Archana!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 28, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        YAY! Thank you Izzah.

        Reply

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