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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy and rich, these mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect dinner side dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs sweet potatoes (approximately 8-9 sweet potatoes)
  • 5-6 Tbsp butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/3-1/2 cup half and half or milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a small knife or tines of a fork. Line a baking sheet with foil and bake at 425 F degrees for 45-50 minutes.
  2. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add butter and mash with a potato masher or hand mixer. Mix in half and half a few tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Stir in salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Alternately, sweet potatoes can be baked in the air fryer or boiled.
  • To boil, slice raw sweet potatoes into 2" pieces.  Bring a large, salted pot of water to a boil, then add potatoes.  Boil for about 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain in a colander, then add back to the hot pot to remove any excess liquid.
  • Add sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl, then proceed with step 3.

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 338mg (14%) Potassium 777mg (22%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 32433IU (649%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 338mg 14%
Potassium 777mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 32433IU 649%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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