Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These mashed sweet potatoes are easy to make and naturally sweet. A drizzle of maple syrup takes them to the next level.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- ½ cup softened butter (cubed)
- ½-3/4 cup warm milk
- ¼-1/2 cup maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a large pot. Add salt and enough cold water to cover the sweet potatoes by about 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes until soft and tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
- Add the butter and gently fold until melted.
- Stir in ½ cup of milk, then add up to ¼ cup more to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in ¼ cup of maple syrup, taste, and add more as needed. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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