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Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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This easy mashed sweet potatoes recipe is the ultimate side-dish game changer. Once you learn how to make it, you'll never want to stop! It pairs well with all sorts of mains.
Prep Time:4 minutes
Cook Time:14 minutes
Preparation Time:5 minutes
Total Time:23 minutes

SERVINGS

4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes or 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tbsp whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and cube your sweet potatoes. Add to a saucepan or pot of boiling water. Allow to boil for about 20 minutes or until potatoes become very tender with a fork.
  • Use a strainer to drain the potatoes and place back into the saucepan.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
  • Add butter and whole milk. Mix until butter is melted and well-incorporated.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16461IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side dish, sweet potato, sweet potatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206kcal