Description
This mashed sweet potatoes recipe offers a creamy and flavorful side dish made with simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, milk, butter, and seasoning. Perfect for any meal, it combines a touch of sweetness and warm spices, making it versatile and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- ½ cup regular milk or non-dairy milk, plus more as needed
- 3 Tablespoons butter, vegan butter works too, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste (recommended 1 ½ tsp salt)
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain Potatoes: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them either to the pot or transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash Potatoes: Add milk, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt to the potatoes. Mash using a potato masher until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed. Alternatively, use an immersion blender or hand mixer for a smoother texture.
- Add Sweetener and Spice: Stir in maple syrup or honey and cinnamon if desired to add a subtle sweetness and warmth.
- Season and Serve: Taste the mashed sweet potatoes and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm with extra butter on top if preferred.
Notes
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk for best creaminess.
- Milk Options: Use any milk you prefer, such as dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Sweetener Variations: Maple syrup or honey can be omitted if you prefer a savory dish.
- Mashing Tips: For chunkier texture, use a traditional potato masher. For silky smooth, an immersion blender works best but avoid overmixing to prevent gummy texture.
- Butter Substitute: Vegan butter or olive oil can be used to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
