Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Save room on your plate for this Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. This is an easy sweet potato recipe for Thanksgiving or to serve as a delicious fall side dish.

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I consider myself a “sideaholic”. I love side dishes, especially at Thanksgiving. Yep, Thanksgiving is all about the sides and I always make sure I leave room on my plate for each and every one adorning my Thanksgiving table.

Today, I am sharing a delicious dressed-up sweet potato recipe. These Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy and delicious. It’s a nice change on the normal candied sweet potatoes. And no, I am throwing shade at candied sweet potatoes, I just like to mix things up a little.

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Facts About Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse! They are high in fiber, rich in antioxidants, contain a ton of B6 which is great for your heart and are rich in beta-carotene. They by far outweigh the white potato when it comes to the health benefits.

We harvest our sweet potatoes and yams in the fall here at our farm. Yet another reason why I love the fall here at Russo’s so much….you can’t go wrong with lots of Jersey Fresh produce!

Ingredients Needed To Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes (I prefer orange because they are moister inside)

Whole Milk (can also substiture cashew milk, oat milk, or milk of your choosing)

Butter

Salt to taste

Garlic powder

Fresh thyme or rosemary

For a sweet version, add a little brown sugar or maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some chopped pecans or walnuts instead of the garlic powder and herbs.

How To Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Grab a peeler and start peeling. This is my least favorite task of this recipe, but creamy mashed sweet potatoes must be peeled.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. and carefully add sweet potatoes. Bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook uncovered for about 15 -20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain sweet potatoes in a colander. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add butter, milk, garlic powder, herbs and salt. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash potatoes until smooth. Serve warm with extra butter.

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Yield: 6 servings

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Save room on your plate for this Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. This is an easy sweet potato recipe for Thanksgiving.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks
• 1/4 cup milk (almond, cashew milk, oat milk, or milk of your choosing)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Fresh rosemary or thyme

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Carefully add sweet potatoes. Bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
3. Drain sweet potatoes in a colander. 
4. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add butter, almond milk, and salt. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash potatoes until smooth.
5. Serve warm with extra butter.

Notes

For a sweet version, add a little brown sugar or maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some chopped pecans or walnuts.

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