Description
This classic mashed sweet potatoes recipe combines tender boiled sweet potatoes with buttery garlic, creamy milk, and light sour cream to create a smooth and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lbs (4 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 2 tbsp light sour cream
- Salt and fresh cracked ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain them well in a colander.
- Sauté Garlic: While potatoes are boiling, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté until it turns lightly golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mash and Combine: Return the drained sweet potatoes to the pot. Add the sautéed garlic and butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Bake Potatoes: Instead of boiling, you can roast whole sweet potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove the skins once roasted and proceed with mashing.
- Sour Cream Alternative: Use plain Greek yogurt for extra protein and a tangy twist.
- Milk Variations: Swap 1% milk for 2%, whole milk, or almond milk depending on preference.
- Add Sweetness: Enhance flavor with maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey.
- Creaminess: Add more sour cream or milk for a richer, creamier texture.
- Herbs: Sprinkle fresh chives on top before serving for color and freshness.
- Spices: Try cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or smoked paprika for a smoky, warm flavor.
- Cheese: A sprinkle of parmesan cheese can add a nice savory touch.
- Serving a Crowd: Double or triple the recipe easily for holidays or larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
