Description
Creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes made with simple ingredients and perfect as a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup melted butter, or ghee
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy-free milk also works)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks
- Boil in a large pot of water until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes
- Drain and return the sweet potatoes to the pot
- Add melted butter and milk, then mash until smooth
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Scoop into a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley
- Serve warm
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup. This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg