Savory mashed sweet potatoes are a simple side dish the entire family will love. Smooth, creamy sweet potatoes are blended with butter, sour cream, and spices to make this easy recipe a winner!
I’m a HUGE fan of sweet potatoes: roasted in the oven, in the slow cooker, in a classic Thanksgiving casserole, even in taquitos! As delicious as all of those recipes are, today’s savory mashed sweet potatoes might just be my favorite.
Why I love this recipe
- simple recipe ready in just 20 minutes
- only 3 ingredients and some spices are needed
- it is easy to play with the spices to make perfect for your own taste
- sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and are touted as having health benefits
Ingredients
You will need fresh sweet potatoes, sour cream, and butter for the base of this recipe. Then customize with your favorite spices. My favorites combination is nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika along with a little salt and pepper of course!
Step by step
- Start by peeling and dicing the sweet potatoes and placing in a large pot. Cover with salted water and boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain then mash the sweet potatoes and then add the butter and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in spices and season to taste with salt and pepper. Voila! Done!
Variations
- Add protein by switching out the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt
- Make it vegan by substituting dairy-free butter or ghee
- Add some spice with a dash of chili powder
- Sweeten it up with cinnamon and brown sugar instead of savory spices
FAQs
Make up to 3 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Follow reheating instructions below.
Reheat in a pot on the stovetop, adding additional sour cream and butter as needed to keep it creamy.
I normally don’t peel my sweet potatoes because the skins are very nutritious but for this recipe it is best to peel them before boiling to ensure a nice, smooth end result.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you try it, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: side
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
Savory mashed sweet potatoes are a simple side dish the entire family will love. Smooth, creamy sweet potatoes are blended with butter, sour cream, and spices to make this easy recipe a winner!
Ingredients
● 4 Cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
● ¼ Cup butter
● ⅓ Cup sour cream
● 1 Tsp garlic powder
● 1 Tsp onion powder
● ½ Tsp paprika
● Salt and pepper to taste
● Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Place the diced sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with salted water. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for around 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and roughly pat dry the potatoes.
- Return to the pot and mash the sweet potatoes until fluffy.
- Add the butter and sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, and paprika and stir to combine.
- Serve with a crack of black pepper, chopped parsley or cilantro and butter
Notes
● Sub the sour cream with Greek yogurt if you are looking for a protein boost and you can also swap the butter for vegan butter or ghee.
● Play with the spices! It’s also delicious with chili if you like your mashed potatoes to be a bit more spicy.
● Cover it with plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days. Once you are ready to serve it, heat it in a pot and add a bit more butter and sour cream to make it taste and feel fresh again.
Keywords: mashed sweet potatoes
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