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Creamy and Customizable Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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A simple recipe for creamy mashed sweet potatoes that you can easily adapt for sweet or savory preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Sweet Add-in: 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
  • Optional Savory Add-in: 1 clove roasted garlic or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and quartered sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with cold water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes well in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the hot, empty pot.
  4. Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency. For extra creaminess, use an electric mixer on low speed briefly.
  6. If using sweet add-ins, stir in the brown sugar or maple syrup now. If using savory add-ins, stir in the roasted garlic or thyme.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, warm the milk and butter slightly before adding them to the potatoes.
  • If you prefer a fluffier mash, let the drained potatoes steam dry in the hot pot for 5 minutes before mashing.
  • To make this a savory dish, substitute the brown sugar with a pinch of cayenne pepper and a tablespoon of chopped fresh chives.

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