Mashed sweet potatoes are easy to make with just four simple ingredients in 40 minutes. Boil them until tender, add warm milk and mash until smooth and creamy, then stir in some butter and maple syrup for a deliciously sweet and simple holiday or fall side dish the whole family will love.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::25 mins
Total Time::40 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
¾ cup warm 2% milk, or as needed
½ cup softened butter, cut into chunks
¾ cup maple syrup, or to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Slowly mix in 1/2 cup warm milk at a time until desired consistency is reached. Stir in butter and maple syrup until well blended and butter is melted. Serve warm.
hungryallweighs Recipe Tip
Try brown sugar or honey in place of maple syrup if desired.
Editor's Note:
Please note differences in ingredient amounts and total time when following the magazine version of this recipe. The magazine version includes cracked black pepper and chives as garnishes.