Mashed Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave Recipe

Prepare mashed sweet potatoes in half the time using a microwave and this recipe, which adds cream cheese for perfect texture.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 large sweet potato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.

Step 2

Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.

Step 3

Cut potato in half and remove soft potato flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Mash the potato with a fork and mix with cream cheese and butter.