Mashed sweet potatoes: Discover the secret to perfection!
A creamy and delicious side dish made from sweet potatoes, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the sweet potatoes.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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