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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes prepared dish

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are a delightful side dish that brings a touch of sweetness to any meal. This recipe combines the natural flavors of sweet potatoes with butter and a hint of cinnamon for a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include sweet potatoes, butter, salt, milk.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 900 g sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 60 g butter (unsalted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 120 ml milk (whole)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Add the butter, milk, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potatoes.
  5. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy, adjusting the milk for desired consistency.
  6. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 170
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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