Mashes Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Mashes Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by boiling peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender and draining them well. Meanwhile, crushed garlic is sautéed lightly in butter until golden, infusing the butter with garlic flavor. The cooked potatoes are returned to the pot, combined with the garlic butter, milk, and sour cream, then mashed together until smooth and creamy. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper are added to taste, seasoning the mash.
The texture is creamy and smooth, with the sweetness of the potatoes enhanced by the richness of butter and sour cream, and a subtle garlic aroma. The gentle mash allows the natural flavor of the sweet potatoes to shine while adding a creamy mouthfeel.
This side dish pairs well with a variety of mains, especially roasted or grilled meats, providing a comforting and mildly savory complement to bolder flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potato peeled & cubed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1/2 cup milk 1% fat
- 2 tbsp sour cream light
- salt to taste, fresh cracked ground pepper
- black pepper to taste, fresh cracked ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, drain in a colander.
- Meanwhile, melt butter and sauté garlic until lightly golden.
- Return potatoes to the pot with the garlic, add milk and sour cream; mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This recipe can be multiplied to serve more people as needed.
- Experiment with variations such as adding herbs or spices to customize flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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