5 from 3 votes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These mashed sweet potatoes are super creamy and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. It's the perfect side dish for fall dinners or the holiday meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
117 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potato 4-5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces, medium
- ½ cup milk plus more as needed, regular or non-dairy
- 3 Tablespoons butter vegan butter works too, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I did 1 ½ tsp salt, fine sea salt
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup optional, or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Place chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes and heat until water is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain sweet potatoes and add back to pot or to a large mixing bowl.
- Add milk, butter and salt to the potatoes and mash using a potato masher until you reach your desired texture, adding more milk if needed. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or hand mixer.
- Stir in maple syrup and cinnamon if using.
- Taste and season with additional salt and freshly cracked pepper. Serve warm with butter.
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Notes
- Storing: If you have leftovers you can store the mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. They reheat beautifully. Just warm them up in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk to bring back that creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
275mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.