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Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy and easy sweet potato mash made with cream cheese, sweet potatoes, milk, and fresh thyme.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup cream cheese softened, light or fat-free
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup milk
- fresh thyme or rosemary, to garnish
- Drizzle of olive oil or melted butter optional, to garnish
Instructions
- Wash the 4 pounds sweet potatoes under cold running water to remove any dirt or contaminants.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully remove any bruised spots. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a large pot of boiling water, add potatoes and a pinch of salt. Let it boil for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes until ready to handle. Meanwhile whisk 1/3 cup cream cheese, Salt & pepper into a bowl.
- Now peel and mash the sweet potato with a potato masher, add 1/3 cup milk, and mash again to your desired consistency.
- Add cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined. Garnish with Fresh thyme and serve. Drizzle of olive oil or melted butter.
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Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes and not frozen
- We prefer using cream cheese over Greek yogurt. Cream cheese works great in place of half and half. Use light or fat-free if possible.
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt or skip it completely
- Milk: Any milk of choice will work. Use almond milk for a vegan option.
- Add a bit of flavor with a dash of cinnamon
Nutrition Information
Serving
1-cup
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
791mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
32319IU
(646%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1-cup | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 32319IU | 646% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.