Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are soft and creamy, smooth and buttery and a delicious dinner side dish! Add sweet or savory toppings and dig in!
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Up to ¼ cup milk or heavy cream (see notes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
- Sweet: Brown sugar, cinnamon or cloves, chopped nuts, orange zest, mini marshmallows
- Savory: Roasted garlic, cheese, bacon, green onions or chives, chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (or parchment paper) and set aside.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well then pat dry. Pierce each one with a fork or a knife several times.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack. Place the foil-lined baking sheet on the rack below the potatoes to catch any drips. (Note: This can still cause drips on your rack. You can also just put the potatoes on the foil-lined baking sheet if you'd rather.)
- Bake at 400 for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until very tender. (If your potatoes are huge, it may take longer.)
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, until you are able to handle them, then remove the peels. (They should be loose from the flesh and peel right off.)
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and the milk or heavy cream and mash well with a potato masher or fork, until desired consistency is reached. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add desired toppings and serve hot!
Notes
Milk or cream: You can use milk (whole, 2% or even skim) or heavy cream for the liquid to mash these. Of course, these will vary in the amount of richness they lend. You can also substitute orange juice for the liquid or even use coconut milk for a different flavor.
Peels: You’ll bake the sweet potatoes with the peels on. Once they are baked and tender, and have cooled just a few minutes so you can handle them, the peels should come right off.
Leftovers: Once cooled, leftover mashed sweet potatoes will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave until warmed through again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 111mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g
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