Description
A simple and creamy side dish made with sweet potatoes, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and cinnamon (if using).
- Mash with a potato masher or blend until smooth.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more milk or butter.
- You can roast the sweet potatoes for deeper flavor.
- Garnish with chopped herbs or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
