Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is very simple, but absoltuely delicious. The perfect side dish for a holiday meal or even a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes washed, peeled, and cubed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup milk (I used skim milk)
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional
Instructions
- Place the prepared sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water so that there is two inches of water above the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are for tender.3 pounds sweet potatoes
- Drain the potatoes and put them back in the pot they were boiled in. Add in the butter and mash with a potato masher. Then stir in the milk and brown sugar. Beat with a hand held mixer until smooth.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- Add half the amount of salt and pepper listed. Taste and add more until it is the taste you prefer. Serve warm.1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g