Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Perfectly easy mashed sweet potatoes are very delicious and healthy. Mashed sweet potatoes are mainly a side dish.

Perfectly mashed sweet potatoes are made very easily.

What are Mashed Sweet Potatoes?

Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes are very beautiful in their simplicity. The colour of sweet potatoes is natural. They become subtly sweet and wonderfully creamy, with a texture that is so nice. The process is just as easy as making regular mashed potatoes. Mashed sweet potatoes are easy to make. First, boil the sweet potatoes, then mash them well with a potato masher. Add some salt, black pepper, and sour cream, then mix well. And it’s ready to eat.

Mashed sweet potatoes are very easy and simple to make. Sweet potatoes are very important for our body because they contain vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, calories, etc. Mashed sweet potatoes taste so nice. My family members love mashed sweet potatoes.

Mainly, mashed sweet potatoes are a side dish, and they are my favourite. With a creamy texture, a buttery flavour, and a hint of sweetness, they are so nice.

Why I Love These Mashed Sweet Potatoes?

Sweet Potatoes

I love these mashed sweet potatoes because of their creamy texture, buttery flavour, and natural sweetness—they are so good. My family members love mashed sweet potatoes. Mashed sweet potatoes are very easy and simple to make, and the ingredients are very few. Only three ingredients are needed to make mashed sweet potatoes, with extra flavour added by salt, black pepper, and sour cream.

There’s no need for extra ingredients when you have naturally sweet and flavourful vegetables. I mean, mashed sweet potatoes are naturally tasty.

So, I love mashed sweet potatoes. Do you love mashed sweet potatoes? They are so simple, comforting, and flavour.

Ingredients for Mashed Sweet Potatoes

1. Sweet Potatoes: Of course, you need sweet potatoes. 2 kg of sweet potatoes or 5 to 6 large sweet potatoes.
   Fresh sweet potatoes have a great texture.

1. Butter: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces (plus more for serving).
2. Sour Cream or Cream: 1/2 cup sour cream for extra flavour. You can use warmed milk as an alternative.
3. Salt and Black Pepper: Extra seasoning for taste.
4. Maple Syrup: 1/4 cup maple syrup for sweetness.

How to Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Make Sweet Potatoes

Making mashed sweet potatoes is very simple and easy. Follow my steps, and you will enjoy eating mashed sweet potatoes. Let’s go and make mashed sweet potatoes!

1. First, take the sweet potatoes, clean them well, peel them, and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Then, take a large pot and cover the sweet potatoes with cold water by 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt for seasoning. Bring it to a boil over high heat and wait for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. After the time is up, drain the water and check the potatoes by piercing them with a fork. When they are tender, remove the pot from the heat.
3. Then, take a potato masher and mash the boiled sweet potatoes until smooth. Add salt, black pepper, butter, warm sour cream, and maple syrup. Mash again until everything is well combined and smooth.

This process is simple. Once the mashed sweet potatoes are smooth, silky, and creamy, they are ready to serve.

1. Finally, season to taste and serve. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl, and top with more butter and fresh basil leaves and black pepper.

Storing Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes can be stored. Use an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm the mashed sweet potatoes in a saucepan over low heat or microwave until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks for Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• If you want, you can use a hand blender or masher to easily and perfectly mash sweet potatoes.
• You can use baked sweet potatoes instead of boiled. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until fork-tender.
• Heat the cream before mixing with the mashed sweet potatoes.
• If you prefer, you can use brown sugar for added sweetness.

Nutrition for Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• Calories: 250 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Calcium: 70 mg
• Vitamin A: 2348 IU

So let’s go and try mashed sweet potatoes. I’m sure you’ll like sweet potatoes if you try this recipe. Share your opinion in the comment box. Thanks for following and cooking my recipe!