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Instant Pot® Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese

These smooth and creamy mashed sweet potatoes, mixed with honey goat cheese, make the perfect side dish any time of year, especially during the holidays! Excellent with pork tenderloin or roasted turkey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 1432.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Multi-functional Pressure Cooker Such as an Instant Pot®
  • 1 Steamer Basket Often included with the pressure cooker
  • 1 Potato Masher For achieving desired consistency
  • 1 Chef's knife For peeling and chopping
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 ounces honey-flavored goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place potatoes and whole garlic cloves into a steamer basket inside the pot. Close and lock the lid and set the venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove lid and trivet, leaving sweet potatoes and garlic in the pot. Add goat cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper and mash to desired consistency. Serve warm.

Notes

To elevate the aromatic depth, consider roasting the garlic cloves until tender and caramelized before mashing; this imparts a sweeter, less pungent flavor. Be mindful not to over-mash the sweet potatoes, as their high starch content can lead to a gummy texture; mash just until smooth and creamy. For an extra layer of complexity, a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, or a hint of fresh orange zest, would beautifully complement the sweet potatoes and goat cheese. If honey goat cheese is unavailable, regular goat cheese can be used, simply balance the sweetness with a small amount of honey or maple syrup added to taste.