Description
This recipe for Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes combines buttery sweetness with a hint of garlic and fresh herbs, making it a comforting side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 3–4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or cream cheese)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate butter and warmed milk until creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then stir in green onions and herbs.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with butter and green onions.
Notes
Using fresh sweet potatoes enhances the flavor.
Drain well after boiling to avoid a mushy texture.
Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg