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a spoonful of mashed sweet potatoes with butter on top.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Carolyn
These mashed sweet potatoes are sweet and creamy with a hint of cinnamon! They're easy to make and taste great as leftovers. Kid-friendly and nutritious!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs. 10 oz.)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature (2 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. This makes cleanup easier!
  • Poke the tops of the sweet potatoes with a fork several times. Arrange the sweet potatoes on the lined sheet pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and pierce easily with a fork.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Cut them in half and let them cool for a few minutes until you can scoop out the flesh.
  • Scoop the flesh from all the sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Add the butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon
  • Usea hand mixer to mix until smooth and creamy. Enjoy immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 21612IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword mashed sweet potatoes
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