Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This healthy mashed sweet potatoes recipe is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. It uses less butter and low-fat milk for a lighter side dish. It’s a perfect, comforting addition to any holiday or weeknight meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup low-fat milk (more if needed)
- ½ tsp Kosher salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place 2 lbs of sweet potato chunks in a large pot with cold, salted water.
- Cook until tender: Bring the water to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until very soft.
- Drain the potatoes: Pour the cooked potatoes into a colander and let them steam dry for a minute.
- Mash the potatoes: Return the potatoes to the pot and mash them well with a potato masher.
- Mix in ingredients: Add 3 tbsp butter, ¼ cup milk, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
- Serve the dish: Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve warm with fresh thyme on top.
Notes
- Do not cut your potato chunks too big, or they will take longer to cook.
- Warming the milk before adding it can make your potatoes even creamier.
- Be sure to drain all the water well to avoid a watery final dish.
- For a richer taste, you can use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- These potatoes taste even better the next day after the flavors have mixed.
- A little cinnamon goes a long way, so start with just a small amount.