Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes recipe that's simple and delicious. Sweet potatoes are mashed with milk and spices, making a tasty side dish.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme to garnish
- Fresh rosemary To garnish
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut each into 3 or 4 pieces. Place them in a pot and cover the pot with water. Boil over medium high heat for 25 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and place them in a bowl. Mash them using a potato masher or an electric mixer.
- Add in the milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Aleppo pepper. Mix again until creamy and smooth.
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and top with olive oil, fresh thyme, rosemary and more Aleppo pepper if desired.
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Notes
- You can use whole milk, 2% or plant-based milk as long as it's not sweetened or flavored.
- If Aleppo pepper isn't available, use paprika instead.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32297IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg