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These Impossibly Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Have Only 4 Ingredients

Impossibly Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Have Just 4 Ingredients

These Impossibly Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Have Only 4 Ingredients are a delightful side dish with a rich buttery flavor and smooth texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 257
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter add more for topping
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or heavy cream optional for creaminess
  • to taste fresh ground black pepper for serving
  • to taste finely chopped parsley or chives optional for topping

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Potato masher
  • food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place cubes in a large pot. Cover with water (about 1 inch above the sweet potatoes). Add salt and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and mash with a potato masher to your desired texture. Alternatively, add them to a food processor and pulse to the desired texture.
  4. Add butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. For extra creaminess, stir in sour cream or heavy cream.
  5. Top with extra butter and chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 46.2gProtein: 4.1gFat: 6.7gSodium: 711.1mgFiber: 6.9gSugar: 9.5g

Notes

These mashed sweet potatoes are versatile and can be easily customized with additional spices or toppings. Great for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

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