Description
This mashed sweet potatoes recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Made with tender boiled sweet potatoes, butter, garlic, milk, and light sour cream, it is easy to prepare and can be customized with various herbs and spices for added depth. Ideal as a comforting compliment to your dinner table or a festive holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lbs (4 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 2 tbsp light sour cream
- Salt and fresh cracked ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander to remove all water.
- Sauté the Garlic: While the potatoes boil, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves and sauté until lightly golden, releasing their flavor without burning.
- Mash and Combine: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the sautéed garlic and melted butter, then pour in the milk and light sour cream. Mash the mixture using a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Notes
- Bake Potatoes: Instead of boiling, roast whole sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 45 to 50 minutes. Once roasted, peel and then proceed with sautéing garlic and mashing.
- Sour Cream Alternative: Substitute light sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for extra protein and tanginess.
- Milk Variations: Swap 1% milk with 2%, whole milk, or almond milk for different richness and flavor variations.
- Add Sweetness: Enhance the natural sweetness by adding maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey to taste.
- Creaminess: Increase the amount of sour cream or milk if you prefer creamier mashed potatoes.
- Herbs and Spices: Garnish with fresh chives or mix in cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or smoked paprika for an aromatic twist.
- Cheese: A sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese adds a savory depth.
- Serving Large Groups: Easily double or triple the recipe and include as a comforting side dish for holiday meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 151 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
