5 from 18 votes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes are prepared by boiling peeled, cubed sweet potatoes until tender, then blending them with whole milk, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth. This combination yields a creamy, sweet side dish with a rich texture and natural sweetness enhanced by the syrup. Its warmth and comforting flavor make it a versatile side for various meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 sweet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup butter , melted
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Place a large pot of water on the stovetop and bring to to a boil before boiling the potato chunks for 15-20 minutes (until fork tender).
- Add the milk, butter and maple syrup and blend them until creamy with an immersion blender or in a classic blender.
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Notes
- Use kitchen timers during boiling to avoid overcooking or undercooking the sweet potatoes.
- Blend the ingredients well with an immersion or classic blender for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust milk amount to achieve your preferred mash consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
426mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
14225IU
(285%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 14225IU | 285% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.