Description
A basic recipe for preparing smooth mashed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- Place the sweet potato pieces in a large pot and cover them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot.
- Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar during the mashing process.
- Use heavy cream instead of milk for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato side dish, simple mashed potatoes, boiled sweet potatoes