Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Mashed Sweet Potatoes uses peeled and diced sweet potatoes boiled until fork tender. Once cooked, they are mashed and combined with melted butter and milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Salt and freshly ground black pepper provide balanced seasoning, while optional chopped parsley adds a fresh garnish. The dish emphasizes the natural sweetness and smooth texture of the root vegetables through simple preparation and gentle mashing.
This side dish balances soft, fluffy potatoes and subtle buttery richness. Cooking the potatoes in water until they reach the proper tenderness ensures smooth mashing without lumps. The addition of milk or dairy-free alternatives adjusts creaminess based on preference or dietary needs.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes can accompany a variety of main dishes, especially roasted meats or poultry, providing a comforting, naturally sweet complement. To adjust texture, blending with an electric mixer or food processor can produce an even creamier feel.
Using ghee instead of butter and non-dairy milk makes the dish suitable for dairy-sensitive diets. Peeling is recommended to ensure smooth texture. A Y peeler is suggested to facilitate peeling the sweet potatoes efficiently.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potato
- ¼ cup butter or ghee, melted
- ¼ cup milk dairy-free milk also works
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- parsley finely chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes with a hand peeler. Then slice and dice the potatoes into 1-inch to 1 ½-inch chunks.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil on high heat. Place the sweet potatoes into the pot and cook them for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes over a colander.
- Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a hand masher or electric beater.
- Then, pour the butter and milk into the mixture and continue mixing until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scoop the mashed sweet potatoes into a bowl, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend mashed potatoes using a food processor or electric mixer.
- Butter can be replaced with ghee and milk with non-dairy alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- A Y-shaped peeler is recommended to peel the sweet potatoes effectively.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 24309IU | 486% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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