Description
Creamy Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and comforting side dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich butter and smooth maple syrup. Perfect for holiday dinners or any meal needing a soul-warming accompaniment, this recipe is easy to prepare and yields a creamy, sweet, and flavorful mash.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dairy & Sweeteners
- ½ cup whole milk (or a plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, bring water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and cook until they are fork-tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- Mash the Sweet Potatoes: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot or transfer to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy in texture.
- Add Milk, Butter, and Maple Syrup: Gradually stir in the whole milk, unsalted butter, and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly until the mash is fully combined and creamy.
- Serve Warm: Serve the mashed sweet potatoes warm. Optionally, garnish with an extra pat of butter or a drizzle of maple syrup for added richness and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- To make the mash extra fluffy, consider using a hand mixer instead of a masher.
- Salting the boiling water and mash enhances the flavor but can be omitted for a lower sodium option.
- For a textured variation, reserve some potato chunks and fold them in after mashing.
