Description
Mashed sweet potatoes are a delightful twist on a classic side dish, bursting with flavor and warmth. Their creamy texture and natural sweetness make them the perfect accompaniment to any meal, from holiday feasts to weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the diced sweet potatoes in cold water over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain and allow to steam dry for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes with butter and milk, mashing until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon if desired; mix well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating garlic or maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat with a splash of milk.