Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Mashed Sweet Potatoes involve cooking peeled, sliced sweet potatoes gently with water, minced fresh thyme, and brown sugar until the potatoes are tender and the liquid is absorbed. The sweetness is balanced by the herbaceous thyme. After mashing to leave a few lumps for texture, warmed half-and-half and melted butter are folded in to create a creamy, smooth finish.
This preparation highlights the natural sweetness and softness of sweet potatoes, enhanced by the gentle seasoning. The method preserves flavor without overwhelming the base ingredient.
Typically served as a side enough to provide four generous portions, this dish pairs well with roasted meats or poultry. It can complement a variety of meals, adding color and mild sweetness.
Leftovers should be refrigerated and can be stored covered for up to four days. The recipe recommends half-and-half for best texture and advises against substituting sour cream.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 4 small, see note 1
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon thyme see note 2, minced fresh
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar packed
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 6 tablespoons half-and-half warmed (see note 3)
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add sweet potatoes, water, thyme, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the potatoes fall apart easily and all the water has been absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes until just a few lumps remain. Stir in the half-and-half and butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use half-and-half as specified for optimal creaminess; sour cream is not recommended as a substitute.
- Sweet potatoes of various colors (orange, white, or purple) can be used interchangeably.
- Fresh or dried thyme adds flavor, though other herbs like garlic, parsley, rosemary, or sage could be tried for variation.
- This recipe yields about 5 cups, sufficient for four generous servings of approximately 1¼ cups each.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings (1 1/4 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25 cups | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 32366IU | 647% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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