Description
Creamy Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a simple and flavorful side dish featuring the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, enhanced with butter, milk, and maple syrup. This comforting dish is quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup whole milk (or a plant-based alternative)
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, bring water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot or a large bowl. Mash until smooth and creamy using a potato masher.
- Add the Milk, Butter, and Maple Syrup: Gradually stir in milk, butter, and maple syrup. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally garnished with butter or maple syrup for extra richness.
Notes
Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice for a warm, spiced flavor.
Make It Vegan: Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk like oat or almond milk to make this dish vegan.
Extra Creamy: For even creamier mashed potatoes, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
