Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
My mashed sweet potatoes are smooth, creamy, and made with only a few simple ingredients. They are not too sweet and perfectly compliment any main dish. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes is so good with creamy, rich textures, and a pop of fresh chives. I included three easy ways to prepare it according to your needs.
Servings: 8 (Makes about 8 cups)
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 3.5 lbs sweet potatoes medium sized
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Scrub each sweet potato under cold water.
- Pierce a couple of holes in the sweet potato with a small knife.
- Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil individually.
- Place all wrapped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and cook for about 1.5 - 2 hours. Turn them over half way through cooking time.
(Time can be adjusted for smaller or larger potatoes.) - Potatoes are done when the fork goes in all the way through the center easily.
- Let potatoes cool until can be handled.
- Take off foil carefully and save the sweet potato juices that have accumulated. (Add them to the mixing bowl.)
- Peel off the skin and add sweet potato meat to the mixing bowl.
- Add butter, sour cream, chives, and some salt. Mash very well with potato masher.
- Store in the refrigerator, in a container with a lid if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 28385IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.2mg