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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

With just 3 ingredients, these creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a perfect side dish for any dinner! Whip them up for a special holiday dinner next to turkey or ham to serve with a weeknight meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy mashed sweet potatoes, savory mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) cubed
  • 1/3 cup cream or half-and-half
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 2-inch chunks.
  • Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the water and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and cream. Mash well with a potato masher.
  • Add salt and pepper (optional) to taste.
  • Serve hot with an extra pat of butter on top and a dash of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 43568IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg