Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt or to taste (divided)
- 1 garlic clove small in size, halved
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse, dry, peel (optional), and dice the sweet potatoes.2 pounds sweet potatoes
- Place the sweet potatoes and garlic in a large pot, and cover them with water by about 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.1 garlic clove
- Drain off the water, and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the heavy cream, butter, remaining salt, and pepper.2 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about ½ cup of the mashed sweet potatoes. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
500
mg
22
%
Potassium
389
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
16231
IU
325
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
