Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are flavored with fresh thyme, butter, and just a touch of brown sugar. They make a delicious side dish for your weekly menu or holiday table.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 4 small, see note 1)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (see note 2)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar packed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 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.
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Notes
- Half-and-half: I recommend half-and-half for this recipe, and not substituting sour cream.
- Sweet potatoes: Use orange, white, or purple sweet potatoes. What about yams? At most grocery stores, yams and sweet potatoes are the same. Years ago, farmers renamed the potatoes to "yams" as a marketing schtick. True yams have bark-like skin and much more starch content similar to a Russet potato.
- Thyme: Fresh (or dried) thyme tastes great with sweet potatoes. You could also try garlic, parsley, rosemary, or sage.
- Half-and-half: I recommend half-and-half for this recipe, and not substituting sour cream.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 5 cups of mashed sweet potatoes, enough for 4 generous servings, 1 ¼ cups each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.25 cups
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
800mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
32366IU
(647%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
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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