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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
There's nothing like a side dish of mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with maple syrup. These creamy potatoes are perfect for holiday meals and weeknight suppers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with water and place on the stovetop over medium high heat to bring the water to a boil.
- Peel 2-3 pounds of sweet potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes in 1-1 1/2" chunks.
- Once the water is boiling, place the potato chunks in to cook.
- Boil for around 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the water off the potatoes and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add the half and half, syrup, butter and seasonings. Use a hand mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making about 5 cups of sweet potatoes, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
552mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
21605IU
(432%)
Vitamin C
3.6mg
(4%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 21605IU | 432% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.