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mashed sweet potatoes in a blue bowl with a gold spoon.

Mashed Sweet Potato

Mashed sweet potatoes are like a warm, cozy hug for your taste buds. These orange beauties take comfort food to a whole new level. Creamy, dreamy, and subtly sweet, they're a side dish that's impossible not to love. Whether you're piling them next to some juicy roasted chicken or dolloping them with a pat of butter, mashed sweet potatoes are the culinary equivalent of a snug blanket on a chilly evening – pure comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 5
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Low-Fat Sour Cream
  • 2 Garlic Cloves - or tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt & Pepper
  • 1 TBSP Fresh Parsley

Instructions

  • Begin by cutting your sweet potatoes into cube pieces, trying to keep them uniform.
  • In a large pot bring water to a boil and add in your salt and potatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.
  • If you’re using fresh garlic, cook for a few minutes in olive oil and set aside.
  • Drain your water, and add your potatoes to a bowl, and begin mashing with a potato masher (or fork if needed)
  • Add the remainder of your ingredients and fold in until combined.
  • Serve with your favourite main dish, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 13140IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Keyword holiday recipe, holiday side dish, mashed sweet potato, sweet potato fries
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