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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Made with 7 ingredients, this mashed sweet potato recipe is a simple, delicious holiday side dish! I boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter, milk, and a little maple syrup to create a creamy, flavorful mash.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Stir 1 tablespoon salt into the water.
sweet potatoes, about 5 large or 6 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes3 pounds
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
3
Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the butter, milk, maple syrup, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and well combined.
4
Season to taste and serve topped with more butter and fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
Fresh thyme leaves, optional, for garnish
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