Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Savory and creamy, these Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a wonderful holiday side, but also pair perfectly with almost any meal throughout the year. On the table in 30 minutes and guaranteed to please everyone!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mashed sweet potato recipe, sweet potato mash recipe, sweet potato recipes

Servings: servings

Ingredients

4 lbs. sweet potatoes
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk use half and half or heavy cream for a richer casserole
¼ cup sour cream*
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tbsp minced fresh chives
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

Fill a large stockpot about halfway with cold water. Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal-sized medium dice. Place the cut potatoes into the cold water. Swirl the potatoes around in the water, then drain the water off.
Fill cold water back into the pot until the potatoes are covered. Place the pot on the stove, cover, and turn the heat to high.
Bring to a boil and boil, covered, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are soft, about 25-30 minutes. A fork inserted into a potato will have no resistance.
While the potatoes are simmering, add the butter and milk to a small pot. Place it over low heat and cook just until the butter has melted. Take off the heat and set aside.
Drain the potatoes well and leave the potatoes in the hot pot with the lid off for 5 minutes, allowing excess steam to escape. Pour the butter/milk mixture into the pot and mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.
Add the sour cream and stir it in. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Once you are ready to serve, stir in the parsley, chives, and fresh thyme. Serve immediately with more butter and herbs, if desired.

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Notes

*If you dislike sour cream, you can leave it out. I like the added creaminess and slight tang it adds, which really brings out the savory notes in the dish.

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