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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes! These creamy sweet potatoes are lightly sweetened with brown sugar and packed with warming spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (1 kilogram) sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • toasted pecans optional for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place on baking sheet.
  2. Bake in preheated oven until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Once cool enough to handle, peel the sweet potatoes and place in a large bowl. Mash to desired texture.
  4. Fold in the milk, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and black pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
  5. The sweet potaotes are best served immediately. If desired, top with additional butter or a sprinkling of toasted pecans.