5 from 10 votes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes recipe that's simple and delicious. Sweet potatoes are mashed with milk and spices, making a tasty side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
267 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potato
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- thyme to garnish, fresh
- rosemary To garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut each into 3 or 4 pieces. Place them in a pot and cover the pot with water. Boil over medium high heat for 25 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and place them in a bowl. Mash them using a potato masher or an electric mixer.
- Add in the milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Aleppo pepper. Mix again until creamy and smooth.
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and top with olive oil, fresh thyme, rosemary and more Aleppo pepper if desired.
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Notes
- You can use whole milk, 2% or plant-based milk as long as it's not sweetened or flavored.
- If Aleppo pepper isn't available, use paprika instead.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
233mg
(10%)
Potassium
796mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
32297IU
(646%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 796mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 32297IU | 646% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.