Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Needing an easy side dish recipe? Try this mashed sweet potatoes recipe! Making mashed sweet potatoes is easy and delicious!
Servings: 6
Cost: $4.31, $0.72 per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced into 2" pieces)
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 5 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch pieces so they cook evenly.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large stockpot and cover them with cold water by about 1 inch.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the warm pot. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.
- Add the butter to the potatoes and mash with a hand mixer or potato masher until the butter is melted and incorporated.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. You may not need all of the milk.
- Stir in the salt and taste. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm with an extra pat of butter if desired.
Notes
- Starting the potatoes in cold water helps them cook evenly from the inside out.
- Letting the potatoes dry for a few minutes after draining prevents watery mashed sweet potatoes.
- For an extra creamy texture, warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes.
- These mashed sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
