Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

A show-stopping side dish! Mashed Sweet potatoes are whipped with pure maple syrup, creamy whole milk yogurt and a hint of orange zest.

Our family goes through a lot of sweet potatoes. My kids love them, my husband loves them and I love them, too. Cheap, versatile and packed with health benefits, you really can’t go wrong with a sweet potato.

My husband requests my Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries almost every week – even throughout the summer when we make grilled sweet potatoes instead. If you’ve never tried dipping a sweet potato fry in sriracha ketchup, I urge you to give it a try. If you’re looking for something a little sweeter I would suggest looking at my Honey Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

With the holidays fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to share an easy, 5 ingredient side dish we have been making for years. I first started making this dish when I had a catering business several years ago. In fact, it was one of my most commonly requested side dishes.

If you don’t have maple syrup, honey makes a great alternative. We also love adding various spices depending on our mood. Smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne have all made appearances.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year or need a simple side dish to bring, these easy whipped sweet potatoes are going to be a new family favorite.

Can you make these the day before?

Yes. This dish reheats very well.

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Maple Syrup Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A show-stopping side dish! Mashed Sweet potatoes are whipped with pure maple syrup, creamy whole milk yogurt and a hint of orange zest.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: maple syrup sweet potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Liz Della Croce

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Ingredients:

• 6 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 2 cups whole milk plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer until potatoes are fork tender, 7-9 minutes. Strain potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
• Add all remaining ingredients to a food processor (yogurt through pepper) as well as the strained sweet potatoes. Pulse on high until smooth and creamy.
• Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.

Notes:

If you don't have a food processor, you can puree with an immersion blender or a high speed blender. They also taste delicious with a hand-held potato masher.

Can you make these the day before?

Yes. This dish reheats very well.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 488mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 15.8g

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