Name: Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large or 6 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pats, plus more for serving); ½ cup milk (warmed); ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for cooking the potatoes); Freshly ground black pepper; Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Made with 7 ingredients, this mashed sweet potato recipe is a simple, delicious holiday side dish! I boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter, milk, and a little maple syrup to create a creamy, flavorful mash.

40 min total 15 min prep 25 min cook 6

Ingredients

6 serv.

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large or 6 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pats, plus more for serving)
½ cup milk (warmed)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for cooking the potatoes)
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

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1 Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Stir 1 tablespoon salt into the water.
2 Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
3 Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the butter, milk, maple syrup, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and well combined.
4 Season to taste and serve topped with more butter and fresh thyme leaves, if desired.