These simple mashed sweet potatoes are a great addition to any meal. Ready to serve in 20 minutes, they are wonderfully creamy and seasoned with cinnamon for a perfectly flavored dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and boil until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.
Drain well and allow to sit in the colander a few minutes to make sure all water evaporates.
Return sweet potatoes to the pot or a large bowl, and add butter to the potatoes and mash with a hand masher. Add cream or milk a little bit at a time to reach desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and top with a dash of cinnamon if desired.
NOTES
Cut the sweet potatoes into similar sized cubes so that they cook evenly.
The potatoes should be fork tender when removed from the water.
Don't be tempted to blend the potatoes or they will become soupy, use a hand masher.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 225mg9%
Potassium 774mg22%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 32685IU654%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.