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Mashed sweet potatoes prepared in white bowl with butter pat on top.
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Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

Buttery smooth mashed sweet potatoes that elevate any meal you're making. With maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter and more, you will love the combination of sweet and savory these potatoes have to offer.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons basil

Instructions

  • Add water to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until desired consistency and combine ingredients until they are the preferred consistency. Mash the potatoes slowly while adding the milk a little at a time.
  • Blend in butter, syrup, spices and whip until smooth. Serve warm. Sprinkle with chopped basil, if desired.

Notes

STORE. These potatoes will keep for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container.
REHEAt. The fastest way to reheat your potatoes is in the microwave. In a covered microwave safe dish heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until hot. You can also reheat in the oven. Place in an oven safe dish and cover with foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F bake for 15 minutes or until hot.
FREEZE. Put mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight freezer container. Freeze for up to 8 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 19060IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 0.8mg