Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious and satisfying dish, and they are perfect for fall or anytime.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword mashed sweet potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 345 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

3 pounds sweet potatoes 5 to 6 medium or 4 large sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons butter I used unsalted - you may need to reduce additional salt if you use salted. Vegan butter also works great! We love Earth Balance and Miyoko's.
2 cups whole milk or half and half, or plant milk of your choice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (adjust if using salted butter)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dried or fresh parsley for topping

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Scrub the sweet potatoes and peel them with a vegetable peeler. Discard the skin.
Chop the potatoes into small chunks and place them into the pot. Cook the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the potatoes in a colander in the sink.
Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash them up using a hand masher or electric beater.
Pour the butter and milk into the potato mixture and mix until creamy. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
Top with some parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 841mg37%

Potassium 877mg25%

Carbohydrates 50g17%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 32658IU653%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 164mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.