Super Simple Sweet Potato Mash

Elevate your side dish game with this **Super Simple Sweet Potato Mash**, a quick and effortless recipe that’s bursting with natural sweetness and creamy goodness. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients—like perfectly tender sweet potatoes, a touch of milk or plant-based alternative, and a pat of butter—this dish achieves a silky, buttery texture in only 30 minutes. Optional add-ins like warm cinnamon or a dash of pepper let you customize it to your liking, making it perfect for both holiday feasts and weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this comforting mash is a nutritious, crowd-pleasing option for any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.

Step 5

Add the butter, milk, salt, and any optional seasonings (cinnamon or black pepper) to the pot with the sweet potatoes.

Step 6

Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. For a chunkier texture, mash less vigorously.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or cinnamon to suit your preferences.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(612.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	681.6

Total Fat 25.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 67mg	0%
Sodium 1494.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 31IU	0%
Calcium 241.3mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 105.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 61.9%