Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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This easy mashed sweet potatoes recipe is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish that I have been making over 10 years. It is made with only 7 ingredients, cooked on the stove-top and ready in 40 minutes. **This recipe is adapted from Cooks Illustrated Magazine.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 3 medium-sized
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pecans as garnish
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Instructions
- Place butter, heavy cream, sweet potatoes, salt and pepper in a medium-sized saucepan. Give it a stir. Drizzle with maple syrup and cover with a lid.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, in low heat until sweet potatoes are soft (almost falling apart), 30 minutes.
- Using a potato masher (or a fork), mash the potatoes. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
- Place in a bowl or a plate (like I did) and garnish with pecans.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To Make Ahead: You can make this recipe can be made a day in advance. Be sure to keep it in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve. You can reheat it in the microwave (stirring it every 30 seconds) or on the stovetop with a tablespoon of butter.
- To Store Leftovers: Bring the mashed sweet potatoes to room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- To freeze: Bring them to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
565mg
(24%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
32636IU
(653%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 32636IU | 653% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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