Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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.

Recipe by RAINSPIRIT | Updated on July 26, 2023

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

¾ cup warm 2% milk, or as needed

½ cup so#ened butter, cut into chunks

¾ cup maple syrup, or to taste

Directions
Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Tips
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.

Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 353 calories; total fat 16g ; saturated fat 10g ; cholesterol 43mg ; sodium 160mg ; total carbohydrate 51g ; dietary
fiber 3g ; total sugars 32g ; protein 3g ; vitamin c 17mg ; calcium 102mg ; iron 1mg ; potassium 430mg