Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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This easy 20-minute recipe for mashed sweet potatoes enhances the potatoes' naturally sweet flavor with butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato extra-large, unpeeled, washed and dried; 20 ounces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potato with a fork on all sides. Microwave it on high for about 4 minutes per side until it's very tender and the flesh is easily pierced with a fork. Let it stand for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, milk, maple syrup, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Microwave to heat through, 50-60 seconds. Don’t allow the mixture to boil.
- On a cutting board, use your fingers to peel the cooked sweet potato. Roughly mash it with a fork right on the cutting board, then transfer the mash to the bowl containing the warm butter mixture.
- Keep mixing and mashing with a fork (or a hand masher) until the mash is uniform and smooth, about 1 more minute. It won't be perfectly smooth unless you use a hand mixer or an immersion blender. But I like it a bit rustic. When done mixing, I like to use a rubber spatula to smooth it out.
- Transfer the mash to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you can't find an extra-large sweet potato, you can use two smaller ones. Microwave the two of them together for about 3 minutes per side or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. They should be very tender.
- To make a dairy-free version, replace the milk with well-stirred, full-fat canned coconut milk or plant-based heavy cream. Replace the butter with coconut oil (choose refined coconut oil if you don't want a slightly coconut-like flavor).
- For a savory version, omit the maple syrup and cinnamon. Add ¼ cup of grated parmesan and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Both versions are excellent - it's up to you whether you prefer the sweet or the savory one.
- I like a fairly rustic mash, so I use a fork to mash the sweet potato and a rubber spatula to smooth it out. For a smoother mash, you can use an electric hand mixer at the lowest speed.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. You can also freeze this mash for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight. Once it's thawed, reheat it in the microwave.
- This is not a low-carb recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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