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5 from 3 votes

Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These easy mashed sweet potatoes are buttery and slightly sweet with an ultra-smooth and creamy texture! Made with 6 simple ingredients, they are quick to prepare and can be prepped ahead.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes roughly 5 small sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter * see note 1
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions

  • Prepare - Peel sweet potatoes (if desired; * see note 2 ), and cut into 2 inch cubes.
  • Steam - Add 2 cups of water to a pot, then insert a steamer basket. Add the sweet potato cubes to the steamer basket. Cover, bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Cook time will depend on the size and quantity of your sweet potatoes.
    When a fork inserts easily into the sweet potatoes, transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash - With a potato masher, mash until smooth. *See note 3* Add the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
    Continue mashing until butter is melted and spices are mixed in. Add the milk, and stir until smooth.

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Notes

  1. Can be swapped for vegan butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative.
  2. Sweet potato skins may be left on but will make a more rustic, chunky, sweet potato mash
  3. For ultra-smooth sweet potatoes, blend with a hand mixer
Storage + Reheating 
  • Fridge - Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.  
  • Freeze - We have not tested freezing this recipe to store for meal prep, but it should work out! Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. When reheating, your previously frozen sweet potato may end up watery - but reheating in an open frying pan should help to evaporate some of the liquid.  
  • Reheat - Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stove, adding extra milk as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 16188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg