Instant Pot Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with bacon are sweet, smoky, salty and spicy with a creamy texture. They cook in 8 minutes in the Instant Pot, are mashed and kept warm in the Instant Pot too making them a great option for a fast, exciting side dish any time and for holiday meals when kitchen space is at a premium! (Similar traditional recipe link included too for those without an Instant Pot).
If a few years ago someone told me I’d be excitedly sharing a sweet potato recipe with you I would have scoffed.
Ruined by too many childhood meals with overly sweetened yams (which by the way I would refer to as ‘orange juice potatoes’ sure they were regular potatoes sweetened with OJ), I really couldn’t stomach them.
Tempted by their nutrition and hope, I found a secret that has turned my sweet potato phobia around.
BUT if you love Classic Sweet Potato Casserole that’s great too!
Instant Pot Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes are magical. The secret is the addition of adobo sauce, the smoky, spicy sauce found with chipotle peppers in chipotle en adobo. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes are contrasted and complimented with a bit of heat and smoky flavors. For those without an Instant Pot, Chipotle Sweet Potatoes Gratin is a similar recipe baked in the oven that would be great to try!
Pressure cooking is perfect for mashed potatoes. Instant Pot Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes are a breeze to prepare. Not only does the cooking method make the recipe at lightning speed, pressure cooking retains food nutrients that can be lost in traditional cooking methods.
After pressure cooking for 8 minutes the potatoes are drained and returned to the Instant Pot insert to mash with some butter and adobo sauce to keep warm. I love this for big dinners or holiday meals when oven and stovetop space is at a premium (think Thanksgiving and Christmas meals). They retain nutrients as well that can be lost in traditional cooking methods.
The finishing touch of crumbled bacon pulls all the goodness of this recipe together. The trinity of sweet, spicy and salty (with a bit of smoky too) really elevates these mashers to a fantastic side dish great for roasts, or roasted meats or poultry. It’s an unexpected flavor combination that will warm your cold weather dinner table….with little effort and in about 30 minutes.
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How to make Instant Pot Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes:
Instant Pot Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6-quart Instant Pot
- 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce (from a can of chipotle en adobo)
- Kosher Salt to taste
- 2 slices Bacon cooked, drained and chopped (can be made while potatoes cook)
- Potato Masher
Instructions
- Put the sweet potato cubes in the Instant Pot trivet along with the water. Close, ensure vent is sealed and program for 8 minutes on High Pressure. When complete, do a quick release and drain contents using a colander.
- Keeping the Instant Pot on Warm (the default setting after cooking) add the butter to the Instant Pot insert to melt. Stir in the adobo sauce and return the drained sweet potatoes to the instant pot. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes and stir to combine the butter and sauce. Salt to taste and serve warm. The potatoes may be left in the Instant Pot on warm until serving.
Theresa says
I’ve lived for almost 38 years and finally had my first sweet potato last year. How did that happen? I love them now and get excited to try new recipes featuring them. This one sounds like one I would gobble right up!
Angela Milnes says
I definitely agree that the crumble of bacon adds the perfect final touch. This looks delicious and is a winner for Thanksgiving!
brianne says
This looks super delicious! I so need to make this at home!
Pam says
I have never thought of making mashed chipotle sweet potatoes before. They sound delicious.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
I should go ahead and change up the menu this coming Thanksgiving and do mashed sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes. I’m sure it’s going to be a hit, especially with the flavors from this recipe! YUM!
Carol Cassara says
I would love to try and make this for Thanksgiving. I love mashed sweet potatoes because they’re so much healthier than your usual mashed potatoes. I love the idea of adding adobo sauce.
Marissa Zurfluh says
I am currently in love with sweet potatoes. These sound absolutely perfect. That flavor combo, wow!
AnnMarie John says
Okay, this is a game changer for me! I have never tried putting sweet potatoes and chipotle together but it makes complete sense! I’m sure this tastes amazing!
Toni Dash says
And this is coming from a long term sweet potato resister! You’ll love them; trust me!
TColeman says
These look like they would taste absolutely amazing. I need to give them a try!
Carol Bryant says
Your post is beautiful in aesthetic for starters. Second, my wife loves chipotle and this is going to be something I share with her. I bet I could try it with regular white potatoes, too, right? Bookmarking for the holidays now. Yummy!
Toni Dash says
Thank you Carol! Your comment made my day! I personally think what makes this recipe special is the contrast of the sweetness from the sweet potatoes and the smoky, spicy flavor of the chipotle. BUT having said that you absolutely can try it with regular potatoes! I love chipotle and pretty much anything and think they’d elevate white mashed potatoes too…..and who doesn’t love bacon crumbles?!