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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Delicious mashed sweet potatoes made with boiled sweet potatoes, warm milk, butter, and maple syrup, perfect for holidays or fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 353 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • potato masher
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ¾ cup warm 2% milk or as needed
  • ½ cup softened butter cut into chunks
  • ¾ cup maple syrup or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato masher until mostly smooth.
  • Gradually stir in warm milk, a little at a time, until potatoes reach desired consistency.
  • Stir in butter and maple syrup until smooth and butter is melted.
  • Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use brown sugar or honey in place of maple syrup if you prefer. Garnish with chopped pecans and a dusting of cinnamon, or freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, fall, family-friendly, Holiday, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, simple
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