Super Simple Sweet Potato Mash
Elevate your side dish game with this **Super Simple Sweet Potato Mash**, a quick and effortless recipe that’s bursting with natural sweetness and creamy goodness. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients—like perfectly tender sweet potatoes, a touch of milk or plant-based alternative, and a pat of butter—this dish achieves a silky, buttery texture in only 30 minutes. Optional add-ins like warm cinnamon or a dash of pepper let you customize it to your liking, making it perfect for both holiday feasts and weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this comforting mash is a nutritious, crowd-pleasing option for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add the butter, milk, salt, and any optional seasonings (cinnamon or black pepper) to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. For a chunkier texture, mash less vigorously.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or cinnamon to suit your preferences.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1495 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
