Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy and rich, these mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect dinner side dish!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs sweet potatoes (approximately 8-9 sweet potatoes)
- 5-6 Tbsp butter softened to room temperature
- 1/3-1/2 cup half and half or milk
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a small knife or tines of a fork. Line a baking sheet with foil and bake at 425 F degrees for 45-50 minutes.
- Slice potatoes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Add butter and mash with a potato masher or hand mixer. Mix in half and half a few tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
Notes
Alternately, sweet potatoes can be baked in the air fryer or boiled.
To boil, slice raw sweet potatoes into 2" pieces. Bring a large, salted pot of water to a boil, then add potatoes. Boil for about 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain in a colander, then add back to the hot pot to remove any excess liquid.
Add sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl, then proceed with step 3.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32433IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg