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Mashed sweet potatoes are a delightful twist on the classic side dish. Creamy, buttery, and slightly sweet, they pair perfectly with a variety of main courses. This recipe is simple yet flavorful, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or holiday feasts. Let's get cooking!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon to taste salt
- 1/2 teaspoon to taste black pepper
Instructions:
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make mashed sweet potatoes
- Sweet potatoes: These provide a naturally sweet, creamy base perfect for mashing, adding a rich flavor and smooth texture to the dish.
- Milk: Adds creaminess and helps achieve a smooth consistency, balancing the sweetness of the potatoes.
- Butter: Enhances the flavor, adding richness and a silky texture to the mashed sweet potatoes.
Tools and Instruments Required
What tools/instruments will be needed to make mashed sweet potatoes
- Pot: Needed to boil sweet potatoes until tender, ensuring they cook evenly.
- Colander: Drains water from boiled sweet potatoes, preventing them from becoming too watery.
- Potato masher: Mashes sweet potatoes to a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Measuring cup: Measures milk and butter accurately for the right texture and flavor.
- Wooden spoon: Mixes ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- 1. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
- 2. Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 4. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes:
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Make Ahead and Freezing Tips
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook sweet potatoes as directed.
- Let them cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Cook and cool sweet potatoes.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze up to 3 months.
- Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat on the stove or microwave.
Adding a pinch of cinnamon to mashed sweet potatoes can enhance their natural sweetness and add a warm, comforting flavor.
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