This Recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes isn't overpowering in the sweetness; the color really pops, and the texture is that of a slightly chunky mashed potato recipe. It's a perfect side for many weeknight dinners and dinner parties alike. Plus, unlike regular mashed potatoes, these can be done in under 30 minutes.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are just as savory as they are sweet and have a ton of flavor. If you have anyone in your family who doesn't like sweet potatoes(such as myself), they will most likely enjoy them. On the other hand, if you love sweet potatoes, these will quickly become your favorite mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
Vegetables: You'll need about 4 pounds of sweet potatoes, which is about 6-7 medium-sized potatoes. Also, grab a bunch of green onions. These will be in the potatoes and also used as garnish. Lastly, use fresh garlic cloves or pre-minced garlic. Whichever is easiest for you. (See expert Tips)
Dairy and Liquids: You won't need much of any of these ingredients, but you'll need some butter, buttermilk, sour cream, and pure maple syrup. Most of this is for serving and garnishment. (See expert tips)
Herbs and Spices: This mashed sweet potato recipe is so full of flavor that nothing is needed other than some Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by boiling a large pot of water with about a teaspoon of salt. While you're waiting for the water to boil, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Once the water is ready, add the potato cubes and boil for about 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes in a large colander and immediately return them to the pot. Add almost all of the green onions and the remaining ingredients. Mash everything together until you've reached the desired consistency. I like mine to be a little chunky still but almost fully mashed. Feel free to add some sour cream to the mix or more buttermilk if you feel they are too thick.
When serving Mashed sweet potatoes, I like to top them with a Tablespoon of Sour cream, a sprinkle of slide green onions, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Expert Tips
- If you can't find the sweet potatoes, look for a sign that says yams and read the differences in the Recipe FAQs.
- Be sure that you have real pure maple syrup, not table syrup. If you check the ingredients, maple syrup should be the only ingredient listed.
Recipe FAQs
Sweet Potatoes are grown in tropical regions such as the southern United States, tropical regions of America, as well as Japan, and parts of Russia.
Sweet potatoes are a starchy root vegetable, just like a regular spud. Many people think they are fruit or less starchy, which isn't the case.
No. Sweet potatoes are not the same as yams. First of all, sweet potatoes are grown in tropical regions. Yams originated in Africa. Second, they do not look the same either. Sweet potatoes have reddish skin with an orangey purplish flesh, while yams have brown skin with a similar flesh to a regular potato. A real Yam can actually be pretty hard to find in most grocery stores in the US, despite what the little signs say.
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Recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 Lbs Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ⅓ Cup Green Onion, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- ¼ Cup Buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp. Salted Butter, cubed
- ¼ Cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 ½ tsp. Kosher Salt (plus 1 tsp. for boiling)
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
- Sour Cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of water with about a teaspoon of salt. While you're waiting for the water to boil peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Once the waters ready add the potato cubes and boil for about 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a large colander and immediately return them to the pot.
- Add almost all of the green onions and the remaining ingredients. Mash everything together until you've reached the desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving dish or dish them up on individual plates, garnish with a tablespoon of sour cream, a sprinkle of sliced green onion, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
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Notes
- If you can't find the sweet potatoes, look for a sign that says yams and read the differences in the Recipe FAQs.
- Be sure that you have real pure maple syrup, not table syrup. If you check the ingredients, maple syrup should be the only ingredient listed.
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