These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy and delicious with the flavors of orange and rosemary. They're an easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion! Recipe includes both Instant Pot and stove top instructions.
2tablespoonsfreshly chopped rosemarysub with your favorite fresh herbs or 1 teaspoon of dried herbs
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Stove top instructions:
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by 1". Cover and cook over high heat until boiling, then remove the lid and reduce the temperature to medium. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender, then drain completely in a colander.
3 lbs. sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup half and half, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped rosemary, Salt and pepper
Place the sweet potatoes back in the pot and mash with a potato masher until the desired consistency is reached. Add the half and half, butter, orange zest, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste and stir until combined. Adjust the seasoning as necessary, serve and enjoy!
Instant Pot instructions:
Place the sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot followed by 1 cup of water. Secure the lid and close the sealing valve, and cook at High Pressure for 8 minutes. Note: the Instant Pot will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure. When the cooking process is done, quick release the pressure and remove the lid when safe to do so.
Drain the sweet potatoes very well in a colander, then place back in the Instant Pot. Mash them until they reach the desired consistency, then add the half and half, butter, orange zest, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste and stir well until combined. Adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: Be sure not to overcook the sweet potatoes as they will become watery, and drain them well in a colander before mashing.
Substitute the half and half with whole milk, heavy cream, buttermilk, skim milk, or any combination of them. Make these mashed sweet potatoes dairy free by using coconut milk or your favorite non-dairy milk and vegan butter.
Customize this recipe to your liking. Sub the rosemary with your favorite chopped herbs, or add roasted garlic for extra savory mashed sweet potatoes. Add maple syrup and cinnamon, and top with pecans for a healthier sweet potato casserole inspired side.
Make this mashed sweet potato recipe ahead and select the Keep Warm button on the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and stir from time to time until ready to serve.