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These Impossibly Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Impossibly Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These Impossibly Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 214
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons butter plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1-2 cloves garlic optional for savory potatoes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar optional for sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional for sweet potatoes

Equipment

  • large pot
  • masher
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a large pot and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain potatoes completely, then replace back into the pot. Mash with butter and enough cream (or milk) to get the consistency you want. Sprinkle in salt to taste.
  4. Spoon into serving bowl, top with more butter, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 228mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding roasted garlic or brown sugar and cinnamon for a unique twist.

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