BASIL AND GARLIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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Basil and Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by franny-2

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs (1 kg)
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter or olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Paprika and cayenne pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) fi nely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 2 Prick unpeeled potatoes in several places and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until very tender, from 1 to 1¼ hours. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Then peel or scoop flesh out of skins and cut into chunks. 3 Pulse potatoes in a food processor along with butter, garlic, salt and pinches of paprika and cayenne until as smooth as you like. Or put potatoes through a food mill or mash; then mix in butter, garlic, salt and seasonings. Stir in basil. Taste and add more butter, salt or basil if needed. If not being served right away, potatoes can be left at room temperature for a couple of hours; or refrigerate them, covered, for up to 2 days. Warm in the microwave or an oven dish.

Sohan Pramanik
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these mashed sweet potatoes were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Azhar
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I highly recommend it.


Butrus Gattek
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I made these mashed sweet potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Shariful Islam Munna
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These mashed sweet potatoes are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


farhan hossen
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I love the combination of basil and garlic in this recipe. It's so flavorful.


rana toqeer
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These mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Milana Lenaerts
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Lovely Flower
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Ali Akbor
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This is the best mashed sweet potato recipe I've ever tried.


maropeng mpho
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's a keeper!


Leah Grima
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Betty Davis
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Maria lionhart
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Delicious!


NAFIZ Emam
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These mashed sweet potatoes are a great side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


SK Ramim
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these mashed sweet potatoes were surprisingly good. The basil and garlic really make a difference.


thijs loeffen
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These mashed sweet potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're sweet and flavorful, and the basil and garlic add a nice touch.


Abel South
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The sweet potatoes cook up quickly and the basil and garlic add a lot of flavor.


Aditya nisar
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I was looking for a unique side dish to serve with my pork chops and these mashed sweet potatoes fit the bill perfectly. They were delicious!


Azadar Shah
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are so creamy and smooth, and the basil and garlic add a really nice touch.


Isaac Edward
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These mashed sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so creamy and flavorful, with the perfect balance of basil and garlic.