Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description
In this recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes, whole sweet potatoes are peeled and cut into uniform cubes to ensure even steaming. The cubes are steamed over salted water until completely tender, tested by piercing with a fork.
The cooked sweet potatoes are transferred to a large bowl and combined with melted salted butter, milk, salt, and maple syrup. Using an electric mixer or potato masher, the mixture is whipped or mashed to a smooth texture. The maple syrup enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes, balancing savory and sweet notes.
The dish is served warm and can be garnished with finely minced parsley for color and subtle herbal brightness. The creamy texture and gentle sweetness make it a fitting accompaniment to a variety of mains.
For a richer flavor, increase the butter or substitute cream for milk. Adding extra milk as needed helps achieve the desired consistency. An immersion blender can be used to mash the potatoes directly in the pot for easier preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potato about 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus a little extra
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- ½ cup milk use your milk of choice, I use 2%
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely minced, optional garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and scrub sweet potatoes well. Peel all of the potatoes and cut into roughly 1-2 inch cubes. The exact number of pieces isn’t important, just try to keep all of the potato pieces about the same size so they steam evenly.
- Place a steamer basket inside a large pot. Add water to the bottom of the pot until it comes up just to the bottom of the steamer basket, but not over the sweet potatoes. Add a good pinch of salt to the water. Add the sweet potato cubes to the top of the basket.
- Cover the pot with a lid. Heat the water on medium-high until it starts bubbling. Then steam the sweet potatoes for 20-30 minutes. To check if they are done, pierce one of the pieces of sweet potato with a fork to make sure it’s tender all the way through.
- Remove the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add butter, milk, ¼ teaspoon of salt and maple syrup. Whip with the beaters of an electric mixer until smooth or mash with a potato masher. Then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To enhance richness, use more butter or substitute cream for milk.
- Add extra milk in small amounts to reach your preferred texture.
- Using an electric mixer yields smoother, creamier potatoes compared to mashing by hand.
- An immersion blender can simplify blending directly in the pot after steaming.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 32381IU | 648% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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