Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The best creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes! This recipe is made with just 4 ingredients, including butter and cream to make them super rich! Ready in less than 30 minutes for the perfect side dish during the holiday season and all year round for family dinners.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 214

Author Kim

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes about 2 medium to large
3 tablespoons butter plus for serving as desired
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste

Optional for savory potatoes

1-2 cloves garlic

Optional for sweet potatoes

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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

Notes

Storage recommendations:

Make ahead. Boil, bake, or cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker up to 3-5 days in advance. Or make the complete recipe and refrigerate until ready to heat and serve.
Storing leftovers. Keep mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing. Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 4-6 months.
Reheat. Add the mashed potatoes to a pot on the stove over medium to medium-low heat with a touch more cream or milk. You can also microwave until warm.

For Savory Potatoes. Try boiling and mashing the potatoes with one or two cloves of garlic. Add in the butter and cream and enjoy that sweet, yet savory flavor.

For Sweeter Potatoes. When mashing your fork-tender potatoes, add in 1/4 cup packed brown sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, along with the butter and cream. (Adjust sugar as desired.)

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