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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These simple, savory sweet potatoes are mashed and seasoned to perfection with cream & butter!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled
  • ⅓ cup butter cut into 4 pieces
  • ⅓ cup half and half or milk, warmed
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Dice potatoes into 2" chunks.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Drain well and allow to sit in the strainer for a few minutes to make sure all water evaporates.
  4. Add butter to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Add cream or milk a little bit at a time to reach desired consistency. You may not need all of the cream.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot and top with a dash of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

  • Mash sweet potatoes with a hand masher for a more rustic consistency (aka a bit less smooth).
  • Use a hand mixer or immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
  • If you prefer a sweeter mashed potato, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar along with the butter.
  • Sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven instead of boiling. Cook at 400°F for about 1 hour or until fork tender.
  • Drain very well to ensure they're not watery.
  • Sweet potatoes mash best while they're warm.
  • Heat the cream before adding it to the potatoes.
  • Mash sweet potatoes with a hand masher for a more rustic consistency (aka a bit less smooth). Use a hand mixer or immersion blender for a smoother consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297 (15%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 771mg (22%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 32560IU (651%) Vitamin C 5.4mg (6%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297 15%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 771mg 16%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 32560IU 651%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.