Mashed Sweet Potatoes!

Easy mashed sweet potatoes are creamy and delicious!  A great side dish to many entrees, mashed sweet potatoes are perfect for holidays or everyday occasions.

These sweet potatoes are naturally gluten-free and grain-free and by using dairy-free milk are dairy-free as well.

How to make mashed sweet potatoes:

• There are two options for cooking the sweet potatoes:  dicing and boiling the sweet potatoes or baking the sweet potatoes.  See both methods below.

Boiled Sweet Potato Method:

In a large pot or dutch oven, place potatoes and cover with water, covering one inch over the potatoes.

On high, allow water to boil, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.  Potatoes should be tender and you can test with a knife.  Drain the potatoes.

Baked Sweet Potatoes Method:

1. Place the sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 40 minutes or until knife tender.

3.  Let the sweet potatoes cool and then place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend for a few minutes until smooth.  

So once you have your cooked, cooled sweet potato meat, you are ready to create smooth and creamy mashed sweet potatoes.

• You can use a food processor, blender, immersion blender or mash by hand with a potato masher.  I’m opting for the food processor here because it’s fast.

Blend it in the food processor until you get the desired consistency.  

Recipe Tips:

• Use either baked, boiled, or steamed sweet potatoes.
• Substitute dairy-free milk for regular milk to keep it dairy-free.
• Use a food processor, blender, immersion blender, or hand mash the sweet potatoes.

Why are my mashed sweet potatoes watery?

• It could be a sign the potatoes were overcooked.  To dry them out, place the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cook for a few minutes.  Or you could put them in a casserole dish and bake them and this may dry them out.

Do sweet potatoes take longer to cook than regular potatoes?

• They take about the same time to cook.

How long do you boil sweet potatoes?

• Boil sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a fork. The smaller the pieces the faster they will cook.

How to store leftovers?

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to about 5 days.
• Freeze leftovers for later by scooping into an ice cube tray or silicone molds, freeze, and then place cubes in a resealable plastic bag. 
  • Or you could place the sweet potatoes directly into the plastic bag, press down to release excess air, and freeze. 
  • I prefer the ice cube method because then I can grab the cubes then I need them, place them in a bowl to defrost and they are faster.

Sweet Potato Recipes:

• Sweet Potato Pumpkin Spice Truffles
• Sweet Potato Brownies
• Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Hash
• Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Casserole

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes!

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Easy mashed sweet potatoes are creamy and delicious!  A great side dish to many entrees, mashed sweet potatoes are perfect for holidays or everyday occasions.

These sweet potatoes are naturally gluten-free and grain-free and by using dairy-free milk are dairy-free as well.

Course: Dinner, holiday dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 188 kcal

Author: Christine Galvani

Ingredients

• 5 sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
• 1/2 cup milk (I use coconut milk, refrigerated version in a carton).
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the sweet potatoes using one of the methods in the post. Bake or boil.

2. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool. Scoop sweet potato meat out of the baked version. Discard the skins.

3. Place the sweet potatoes and additional ingredients an electric food processor or blender. You could also use an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. 

4. Blend the mixture for a few minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Check for seasonings and add them as needed.

5. This dish is the perfect side dish for the holidays or any meal.

6. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Mashed Sweet Potatoes!

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 254mg11%

Potassium 605mg17%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 20114IU402%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 126mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.