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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes. These sweet, creamy potatoes are swirled with maple syrup and sprinkled with salt. The salty sweet flavor makes these the BEST side dish recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup real maple syrup additional for topping
- ¼ cup milk
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lay 3 pounds sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and poke holes in the tops of them with a fork.
- Bake for 60 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even baking. Test the potatoes with a fork to ensure they are full cooked and tender. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the skin from the potatoes, which should peel off easily. Roughly chop the peeled potatoes before adding them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and ¼ cup real maple syrup. Mash the potatoes with a masher while gradually adding ¼ cup milk until the potatoes reach your desired texure and creaminess. Add salt to taste.
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
24231IU
(485%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 24231IU | 485% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.