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.
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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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