Quick and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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These easy mashed sweet potatoes are my favorite quick recipe. For more flavor, add maple syrup.

Submitted by Master Chef
Updated on May 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

  2. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; add butter, garlic, basil, and thyme. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth.

64 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

573 Calories
23g Fat
87g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 573
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 31%
Dietary Fiber 13g 46%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 148mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1462mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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