Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Cutting the potatoes into small cubes before boiling prevents them from becoming waterlogged and results in a fluffier finish to this easy side dish.
Servings:
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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4 poundssweet potatoes or white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)see savings
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1/4 cupbutter or margarinesee savings
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1/3 cupdairy sour creamsee savings
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1/4 cupmilksee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black peppersee savings
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Butter or margarine (optional)see savings
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Directions
1.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook the potatoes, covered, in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover for 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Remove potatoes from pan.
2.
Add the butter to the hot Dutch oven and let it melt. Add the potatoes to the Dutch oven; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish. If desired, place a dot of butter on top. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
3.
Make-ahead directions: Prepare potatoes through Step 2 but do not heat through. Transfer to a 2-1/2- to 3-quart casserole. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Before serving, preheat oven to 325F. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until heated through.
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Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Prepare as above. Before serving, drizzle 1/4 cup maple syrup over potatoes and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds, toasted.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 267, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 9%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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