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Mashed Sweet potatoes are whipped with pure maple syrup, creamy whole milk yogurt and a hint of orange zest to become a show-stopping side dish for any meal.

 

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.

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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.

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.

Your fork is waiting.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Mashed Sweet potatoes are whipped with pure maple syrup, creamy whole milk yogurt and a hint of orange zest to become a show-stopping side dish for any meal.
3.64 from 11 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed, sweet potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

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.
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 30.8g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Sugars 15.8g
Protein 3.8g 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  3. 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!

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  19. 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.

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  25. 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!

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