Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Learn how to make mashed sweet potatoes for fall or holiday meals in just 40 minutes with this easy recipe and three other basic ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup softened butter, cut into chunks
• 0.75 cup warm 2% milk, or as needed
• 0.75 cup maple syrup, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Serve warm. Enjoy!

Step 4

Mash potatoes with a potato masher.

Step 5

Slowly mix in 1/2 cup warm milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Stir in butter and maple syrup until well blended and butter is melted.