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 sweet potatoes be made the day before?
Yes. This dish reheats very well.
Your fork is waiting.
Maple Syrup Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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.
Chef's Notes:
Can you make these the day before?
Yes. This dish reheats very well.Nutrition:
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Amber Philbin
I have used this recipe before and LOVE IT!! Can you make these the day before?
Liz DellaCroce
Oh yes definitely it reheats very well!
Dani Meyer
This looks so delicious! I love that you used whole milk yogurt, it’s a staple in our house in EVERYTHING!
Liz DellaCroce
We buy about two 32 ounce containers a week!!! Boys eat it every morning. :)
rachel
love the use of orange zest in this! yum
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much!! Added tons of flavor!
Joanne
As someone who always always always chooses sweet potatoes over regular potatoes….I LOVE THIS! The hint of maple with a touch of citrus sounds perfect for bringing out the naturally sweet flavor of the potatoes!
Liz DellaCroce
I always do too!! Im sorry but unless the russet is fried twice, it’s always a little under-whelming to me.
Jenny Flake
Whoa!! I need to try this fabulousness soon!! That zest must be the perfect touch on top. mmmm! xo
Liz DellaCroce
I couldn’t resist a little citrus touch!! :)
Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
We are big sweet potato fans and this would be a hit! I love how you jazzed them up with maple and orange zest – beautiful!
Liz DellaCroce
I couldn’t resist adding the citrus!!
Laurie {Simply Scratch}
Maple and sweet potato is the BEST combination EVER! I love love LOVE this recipe Liz! And the photos are making my mouth water!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much Laurie!!
Aggie
Loving the maple and orange in these sweet potatoes! Perfection!
sheila
Oh boy this looks amazing. I never tire of sweet potatoes!!
Liz DellaCroce
Me neither girlfriend!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm
These mashed potatoes sound amazing! Super flavorful for Thanksgiving! LOVE it! The photo is beautiful as well!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Sophia!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits
I love that touch of orange zest you added in these whipped sweet potatoes! They’ll definitely be a hit!
Liz DellaCroce
The zest really sends it to the next level. :)
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
Sweet potatoes are a staple in our house! I would love a new recipe to try. And your rosemary fries? I HAVE to try it!!
Liz DellaCroce
We make rosemary fries weekly!!! So good!
Jessica @ Golden Brown and Delicious
wow, such gorgeous color! this would look amazing on a Thanksgiving table!
Liz DellaCroce
They really were so vibrant! It made me happy. :)
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen@
Love these sweet potatoes, I will definitely be making these for the boys soon!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope they love them!!!
Liz@HoosierHomemade
Yum! I love Sweet Potatoes, and these sound heavenly!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Liz!
Gaby
I love the maple-orange combo, sounds fantastic!!!
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
I love sweet potato! So flavoursome and so nutritious. A big bowl of these maple whipped potatoes sounds like the perfect comfort food on a rainy summer day like we are having today.
Liz DellaCroce
So funny – it’s a huge winter storm here!!! :)
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I’m obsessed with that photo! The sweet potatoes looks so vibrant :)
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much!!!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan
Maple and orange!! What an awesome flavor combo. I can see why this was highly requested! Yum. Also, sriracha ketchup?? Yes yes yes.
Liz DellaCroce
I seriously LOVE sriracha ketchup haha
Cookin Canuck
We can’t get enough sweet potatoes either. From the gorgeous color to the flavor and health benefits, we are a bit obsessed! I love everything about this mashed version and would happily eat those for breakfast.
Liz DellaCroce
One morning my boys did have these for breakfast – haha!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Sweet potatoes are a must at our Thanksgiving! Love this simple side!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you Jessica!
naomi
Sweet potatoes are a favorite of mine! This whipped sweet potato looks awesome.
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!
Nutmeg Nanny
Mashed sweet potatoes are my favorite! I think I’m on the person on the world who actually prefers them savory vs. sweet. Love the addition of fresh orange…yum!
Liz DellaCroce
No you’re not the only one – I rarely like them sweet but my husband loves sweeter so I made these for him. :) The yogurt helped balance the sweet for me!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
This looks perfect! I’m thinking of serving it with our dinner tonight- yum!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh let me know if you try it Lori!! So good and simple.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
This is definitely my kind of sweet potato dish. :) Love the addition of orange! And those fries?! Definitely making those soon!
Liz DellaCroce
See I can’t help adding citrus to everything!! It’s like ginger and berries!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
Oh my goodness! Liz, these look incredible! I’m totally going to try these stat! AND, I didn’t know you had a catering company, I have the utmost respect for anyone who has ever tried their hand at that because last weekend I had to cook for 30 people (breakfast lunch and dinner and snacks for 3 days) and I was just totally bone tired at the end of the day! But back to the sweet potatoes…I can see why they were requested all the time, they sound amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
It was very short lived because it was so much work!!! Bone tired is the perfect word!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
Cheers to potatoes! Those look and sound delicious! Love that you sweetened them with maple syrup too. :)
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Oh yeah, this is what I’m talking about. I love the addition of the orange zest. Pinned!
Liz DellaCroce
Yay!! So glad you like them!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
Whipped Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite dishes on Thanksgiving (or any time for that matter)! Simply delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
Why are whipped foods so dang delicious?!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
I am a total sweet potato addict. Pass the bowl!
Liz DellaCroce
You can have TWO bowls!
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
This looks fabulous! I’m pretty much alone in my sweet potato love in my family–maybe this dish will convert them?!
Liz DellaCroce
YES I bet it will convert them!!!