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Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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 Time4 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Preparation Time5 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side dish, sweet potato, sweet potatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206kcal

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