Sweet Potato Mash
A creamy and naturally sweet side dish made from boiled and mashed sweet potatoes, perfect for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled, Mashed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 15–20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain and return to the pot or a large mixing bowl.
- Add milk, butter, and optional sweetener and spices.
- Mash until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and olive oil or vegan butter.
- You can adjust sweetness and spices according to your taste.
- Great for prepping ahead and reheating before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sweet potato mash, mashed sweet potatoes, side dish, vegetarian, holiday side
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