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creamy sweet potatoes with butter
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5 from 4 votes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

There's nothing like a side dish of mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with maple syrup. These creamy potatoes are perfect for holiday meals and weeknight suppers.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttery potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, potato side dish, sweet potato recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Fill a large saucepan with water and place on the stovetop over medium high heat to bring the water to a boil.
  • Peel 2-3 pounds of sweet potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes in 1-1 1/2" chunks.
  • Once the water is boiling, place the potato chunks in to cook.
  • Boil for around 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the water off the potatoes and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Add the half and half, syrup, butter and seasonings. Use a hand mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making about 5 cups of sweet potatoes, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 21605IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.9mg