Mashed Sweet Potatoes
by: claire cary
These mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. They're sweet yet savory, easy to make and even vegan friendly. Made with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash your potatoes and poke a few holes in each with a fork or knife. Add to a baking sheet - I line mine with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until fork tender. It will depend on how big your potatoes were. You want the fork to easily glide into the potato.
- Remove from the oven and let cool until cool enough to remove the skins.
- Melt the butter in a large pot and then add in the sweet potato flesh. Add in all remaining ingredients. Use a handheld electric mixer to combine everything until fluffy. I prefer this to using a potato masher, but you can definitely mash by hand.
- Taste and adjust flavors as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
You can use dairy or non-dairy milk and butter here. If using non-dairy, I suggest almond or soy and make sure it is plain and unsweetened.
Serving: 0.5cup / Calories: 312kcal / Carbohydrates: 56g / Protein: 4g / Fat: 8g / Saturated Fat: 5g / Sodium: 522mg / Fiber: 7g / Sugar: 19g
