Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are full of Beta-carotene, which is a carotenoid and antioxidant that promotes night vision and overall good eyesight. Sweet potatoes are also loaded with vitamins C and E. Diets that are rich in these vitamins can help prevent or delay the development of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt or sea salt
Instructions
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Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
2. Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander, shaking to remove all of the water. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add ¼ cup milk, butter, and salt. Use a potato masher or hand blender and mash potatoes until smooth. Add additional milk, if necessary. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
If the basic mashed sweet potato is too boring for you, here are a few other ways you can change them up:
- Serve with brown butter or honey butter
- Top with candied pecans or toasted pecans
- Sweeten with pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- Sprinkle in ground cinnamon and/or nutmeg
- Add in fresh rosemary and roasted garlic
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, white cheddar cheese, or even a little blue cheese
- Spice them up with chipotle peppers
- Add chopped bacon