Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds); 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup butter; 1/3 cup maple syrup

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Mashed sweet potatoes have a delicately sweet flavor that rounds out savory dinners. This sweet side is every bit as comforting as classic mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup maple syrup

Directions

Place sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a stock pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cook uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, In a small saucepan, heat milk, maple syrup and butter until just warm and butter is melted; set aside.
Mash sweet potatoes while gradually adding milk mixture to reach desired consistency. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 239 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

This recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet and savory. Be sure to use pure maple syrup when preparing these dreamy mashed spuds. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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