Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potatoes - these aren't your everyday mashed sweet potatoes! Packed with goodness and perfect for Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- ½ cup butter more for serving
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk or heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
- 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar sub coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully add sweet potatoes. Let gently boil 10-15 minutes or until they are very tender. Drain and return potatoes to pot or preferred mixing bowl.
- Combine: Add ½ cup butter, ½ cup real maple syrup, ¼ cup milk, 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Use a hand masher to a more lumpy or rustic mashed potato - use a hand mixer for a smoother consistency.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust butter, maple syrup, cinnamon or salt - as desired!
- Serve: Enjoy right away!
Notes
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free feel free to use vegan butter and either almond milk or other dairy-free creamer.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 27058IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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