Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Mashed Sweet Potatoes are an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal. You Will love this sweet potato mash recipe!
Servings: 6
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt or sea salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Carefully add the sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander, shaking to remove all of the water. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add 1/4 cup milk, butter, and salt. Use a potato masher or hand blender and mash the potatoes until smooth. Add additional milk, if necessary. Serve warm.
Notes
See the post for different ways to flavor and spice up mashed sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21585IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.9mg