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Creamy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

Easy creamy sweet potato mash recipe perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.

Learn how to make creamy sweet potato mash with this easy recipe. Perfect as a comforting and healthy side dish for any meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
30m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 250 g sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small even cubes about 2 cm each.
  2. Place the diced sweet potato into a pot and cover with cold water.
  3. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and simmer the sweet potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  5. Drain the sweet potatoes well and return them to the pot or a mixing bowl.
  6. Add the unsalted butter to the hot sweet potatoes and mash using a potato masher until smooth.
  7. Warm the whole milk slightly in a microwave or small saucepan until lukewarm.
  8. Gradually add the warm milk to the mashed sweet potatoes while stirring to achieve a creamy consistency.
  9. Season the mash with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste and mix well.
  10. Serve the creamy sweet potato mash hot as a side dish.

Tips

  • Use warm milk to keep the mash creamy and smooth.
  • Do not overcook the sweet potatoes to avoid a watery mash.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor if desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • grilled chicken breast
  • roasted vegetables
  • steamed green beans

This creamy sweet potato mash is a simple, delicious side that adds comfort and color to any meal. Enjoy it warm and fresh!


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.1
  • Sugar (g): 4
  • Fat (g): 1.5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 20
  • Protein (g): 1.5
  • Calories: 90
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.03
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.9

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