Crockpot Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Crockpot chipotle mashed sweet potatoes is easy recipe that is both sweet and spicy. Whether you’re looking to spice up your next holiday party, family dinner, or meal prepping for the week, this paleo, Whole30, and vegan friendly sweet potato recipe is sure to impress.  Instructions on how to make chipotle mashed sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot are also included. 

Ingredients For Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes
• Chipotle Chili in Adobo Sauce
• Maple Syrup or Honey
• Milk 
• Seasonings: salt, pepper

How To Make Crockpot Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or  LOW 4 to 6 hours.
3. Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly. Transfer to a medium size bowl or mash directly in the slow cooker. Mash potatoes using preferred method (potato masher, hand mixer, etc). Add more milk if needed.

Instant Pot

1. Leave the sweet potatoes whole and unpeeled for the Instant Pot
2. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant pot and add the trivet. Place the sweet potatoes on the trivet.
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
4. Stir in the chipotle pepper and maple syrup. Transfer to a medium size bowl or mash directly in the Instant Pot. Mash potatoes using preferred method (potato masher, hand mixer, etc). Add more milk if needed.

FAQs & Tips

How many chipotles in adobe should you use?

If you like more heat, I do not recommend adding another actual chili but rather, add more of the adobo sauce. Be careful though, this gets spicy very fast. If you end up add too much heat, add sweetener to balance it out.

How sweet is this?

I don’t find it to be too sweet but that’s just me. If you are worried about this, start with a tablespoon or two of maple syrup and go from there. Or omit it all together.

Do you have to use maple syrup or honey?

Nope. You can also substitute sugar or brown sugar.

Is this vegan?

It can be. Use maple syrup (honey is not vegan) and a nut milk like almond milk and this sweet potato side is vegan! I usually make a vegan version.

What consistency should you mash this to?

Mash the chipotle sweet potatoes to your desired consistency. The sweet potatoes will be so tender when they are done cooking that they will mash easily with a fork. For a smoother mash, use a potato masher, food processor or blender.  

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker chipotle mashed sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker did I use?

I used my 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. Feeding a larger crowd? Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker.

Side Dishes

• Cornbread

• Sweet Potatoes

• Greens with Ham Hocks

• Homemade Cranberry Sauce

• Green Beans

Crockpot Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Crockpot chipotle mashed sweet potatoes is easy recipe that is both sweet and spicy. Whether you’re looking to spice up your next holiday party, family dinner, or meal prepping for the week, this paleo, Whole30, and vegan friendly sweet potato recipe is sure to impress.  Instructions on how to make chipotle mashed sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot are also included.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks*
• 1 to 2 chipotle chili in adobo sauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup milk of your choice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup water for Instant Pot only

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Instructions

Slow Cooker

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or  LOW 4 to 6 hours.
3. Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly. Transfer to a medium size bowl or mash directly in the slow cooker. Mash potatoes using preferred method (potato masher, hand mixer, etc). Add more milk if needed.

Instant Pot

1. Leave the sweet potatoes whole and unpeeled for the Instant Pot
2. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant pot and add the trivet. Place the sweet potatoes on the trivet.
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
4. Stir in the chipotle pepper and maple syrup. Transfer to a medium size bowl or mash directly in the Instant Pot. Mash potatoes using preferred method (potato masher, hand mixer, etc). Add more milk if needed.

Notes

* leave the sweet potatoes whole and unpeeled for the Instant Pot version

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 278
• Sugar: 26.7 g
• Sodium: 427.2 mg
• Fat: 1.7 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 62.9 g
• Fiber: 6.9 g
• Protein: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 3.8 mg

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