Description

These Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a creamy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Simple to make with steamed sweet potatoes, butter, milk, and maple syrup, they’re a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium-sized)
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste
2 tablespoons melted salted butter
1/2 cup milk (your choice, 2% recommended)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon finely minced parsley (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Prep Sweet Potatoes: Rinse and scrub sweet potatoes. Peel and cut into 1-2 inch cubes.
Steam Sweet Potatoes: Place a steamer basket in a large pot. Add water to the bottom, just below the basket. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Add sweet potato cubes to the basket.
Cook: Cover and heat over medium-high heat until water bubbles. Steam for 20-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Mash: Transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add melted butter, milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and maple syrup.
Whip/Mash: Whip with an electric mixer until smooth, or mash with a potato masher.
Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with parsley (optional).

Notes

For richer flavor, double the butter or use cream instead of milk.
Add more milk (up to ¼ cup) for a smoother consistency.
Use an electric hand mixer, stand mixer, food processor, potato masher, or immersion blender.
If using an immersion blender, steam the sweet potatoes, drain the water, and blend the potatoes directly in the pot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg