Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

If you are in the middle of planning your Thanksgiving menu, then this Instant Pot sweet potato casserole needs to be on your list! Cooking this classic side dish is so effortless in the Instant Pot and I love that it frees up valuable space in your oven on the big day. Topped with marshmallows, it’s perfectly sweet and complete with a crunchy pecan topping. Be sure to try my Sweet Potato Rolls and Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes too! A classic sweet potato casserole is so quick and easy to cook in the Instant Pot and the results are so perfect!

How to Make Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

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Place the sweet potatoes on a trivet in the Instant Pot with water. Cook on high.Scoop the flesh from the sweet potato skins and mash. Add the butter and seasonings to the Instant Pot on saute. Add the mashed sweet potatoes, egg and cream and mix well. Top with the marshmallows and cover.Top with pecans to serve.

Serving Suggestions

This Instant Pot sweet potato casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving, serve it up with your other favorites like…

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This is such a great method to cook a classic sweet potato casserole. So much quicker and teh results are extra delicious! Take the stress out of cooking a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with this recipe! I guarantee that it’ll be a hit!

Can I use canned sweet potatoes?

Yes you can. Canned sweet potatoes won’t need to be peeled, but they’ll still need to be cooked through to mash.

Can I substitute yams for sweet potatoes?

Yams are more starchy than sweet potatoes, they are much more like regular potatoes in texture, so they are best avoided for this recipe, though you can use them in a pinch.

Is this casserole gluten free?

Yes, this recipe is gluten-free so it’s a great option if someone has an intolerance.

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This Instant Pot sweet potato recipe is a must have for your Thanksgiving this year! I love that it frees up room in your oven for that delicious roasted turkey!