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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Serving Size: 10
A nutritious alternative to regular mashed potatoes, these are a great side dish to our Tukey Meatloaf.

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep10
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook30
Passive0
Total Time40 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

5-quart saucepot, Colander, Cutting board, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Sharp Knives, Vegetable Peeler

Ingredients

  • 3 pound sweet potato peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup milk more or less to achieve desired consistency
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more of less to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan add enough water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until they slip off a knife inserted into the center, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Using a potato masher or ricer, mash about half the potatoes in the pot. Add the milk and butter. Continue mashing until smooth.
  • Season with Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in microwave on full power, covered, stirring once during cooking time until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1011mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19605IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg