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mashed sweet potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Super simple side dish made with only 6 ingredients in one pot!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. sweet potatoes
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • chopped pecans garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel and quarter the potatoes. Put them into a large pot and cover with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
  • In the same pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the hot potatoes, maple syrup, milk, salt and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat. Use an electric hand mixer to whip the potatoes to your desired consistency. Serve warm.
Keyword easy, gluten free, holiday, vegetarian
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