Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This creamy and comforting mashed sweet potatoes recipe features tender sweet potatoes mashed to perfection with melted butter and milk, seasoned with kosher salt and pepper. It’s an easy, flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of mains and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup melted butter or ghee
- ¼ cup milk (dairy-free milk can be used as a substitute)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: finely chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into roughly equal-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes well and return them to the pot or place in a large bowl. Use a potato masher or electric mixer to mash until smooth and creamy.
- Add Butter and Milk: Stir in the melted butter and milk gradually, mixing thoroughly until the mashed sweet potatoes reach your desired consistency.
- Season: Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with finely chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute ghee for butter.
- Use dairy-free milk such as almond or oat milk to make this recipe vegan.
- Optionally, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice flavor.
- To save time, sweet potatoes can be cooked in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of milk.
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