Homemade Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Try mashed sweet potatoes for a fun twist on classic mashed potatoes. Each bite is sweet and buttery and the recipe is so easy to make.

Mashed sweet potatoes

Who loves mashed potatoes? Haha! That’s a funny question, isn’t it. Mashed potatoes are pure comfort food. Who doesn’t love them?

Well, I wanted to try using sweet potatoes and the recipe was a big success. The entire family declared it a hit. If you are looking for a new side dish that is easy and tasty, give this a try!

This dish is a must try!

Now, before you say you don’t like sweet potatoes, I encourage you to try this recipe. This recipe is really delicious and an easy change from traditional mashed potatoes.

I love making mashed sweet potatoes for get-togethers. People are always amazed by the taste and always ask me to bring them again and again. I usually toss these potatoes in one of my Rachael Ray Stoneware dishes and it makes them look so fancy.

Don’t forget your serving spoon, too. I know I have a thing for Rachael Ray… everything is so user friendly (and it doesn’t hurt that the prices are reasonable).

If you enjoy these mashed sweet potatoes as much as I think you will, try my Pan Fried Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes recipe, too.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is delicious!

Ingredients:

• sweet potatoes
• milk
• butter
• salt

How to make mashed sweet potatoes?

First, peel and dice the sweet potatoes.

Second, put the diced sweet potatoes in a large pot full of water. I like to use a large stockpot so that there is enough water to cover the potatoes and it does not boil over. Cook until the potatoes are tender.

Next, drain the potatoes and let them sit a few minutes so any excess water can evaporate.

Finally, put the potatoes back in the stock pot or you can use a bowl and add the butter. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to blend everything together. Slowly add the milk as you mix the potatoes until they are the consistency you like.

This is optional but sometimes I also add a little bit of maple syrup or brown sugar to the sweet potatoes. It is so good and my kids go crazy over it.

Sprinkle with salt and serve. I told you this recipe was easy! When will you be making this delicious side dish?

Do you peel sweet potatoes before boiling?

Yes, peel the potatoes before boiling. If you like the texture that the peelings add to mashed potatoes, you can certainly leave them on. However, we prefer to peel them and have a smooth consistency in the mashed potatoes.

How to make mashed potatoes dairy free?

If you need an alternative to milk, try using coconut milk for a tasty dairy free option.

Mashed sweet potatoes recipes are so delicious!

I can’t wait for you to try it. It is easy, frugal and always a hit. Let us know once you try it and how your family likes it.

How do you prepare sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes get a bad wrap, but not in my family. Try this other sweet potato recipe we have made: Pan fried Sweet potatoes.

You might also like this Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe! It’s another yummy potato recipe that is great with just about anything!

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More sweet potato recipes to try:

• Pan Fried Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
• Crock Pot Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
• Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
• Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Apples
• Quick and Easy Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe