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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes - the best and savory sweet potato mash from scratch. Easy and healthy mashed sweet potatoes' recipe that calls for only 5 ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 452 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs (1.1kg) yam or sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1.5 - 2 ticks unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • Maldon sea salt flakes for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

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  1. Place the sweet potatoes in a pot with 8 cups of cold water and 1 tablespoon of coarse salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until a knife slips easily into the sweet potatoes, about 30 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and peel off the skin. Mash the sweet potatoes using the back of a large spoon or a potato masher. For a silky smooth texture, transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a food processor or electric mixer and process until they reach a very fine and creamy consistency.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a Dutch oven. Over medium-low heat, add the chilled butter cubes to the sweet potatoes and stir continuously until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the hot milk, stirring briskly. Continue to stir until all the milk is absorbed. Turn off the heat and add salt and ground white pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the mashed sweet potatoes immediately. Before serving, sprinkle some Maldon sea salt flakes and chopped parsley on top, and add two small cubes of butter.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Ultimate French Mashed Potatoes by Joël Robuchon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6people Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 1394mg (58%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452

% Daily Value*

Serving 6people
Calories 452kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1394mg 58%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.