Comforting and cozy, seasoned sweet potato mash is a hearty and healthy dish that is perfect for chilly nights or special occasions. Versatile in nature, sweet potatoes can be cooked in a variety of ways and infused with a wide range of flavors, ensuring that there's a perfect combination for everyone. Whether you prefer a creamy, smooth texture or a rustic, chunky consistency, adding the right blend of herbs, spices, and other ingredients can elevate your sweet potato mash from ordinary to extraordinary. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey, exploring various recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. From classic preparations to unique and innovative twists, you'll discover the perfect recipe that satisfies your cravings and leaves you wanting more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Don't wait until the holidays to enjoy the honeyed flavor and velvety texture of this colorful root vegetable. Serve mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish to your favorite main dish, and you'll have them perfected by the time the holidays roll around.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Place sweet potatoes in steamer basket and cover; steam until tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring half-and-half, butter, and brown sugar to a simmer, stirring to combine; remove from heat. Add to drained sweet potatoes, and mash just until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.
Provided by RAINSPIRIT
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g
SWEET POTATO MASH
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- These potatoes can be steamed to preserve more of the flavor and vitamins (or boiled if you wish), until tender. (To steam them, you can place them in a single layer on a rack placed over a large shallow pan of water with a large pot lid to cover. Replenish water in pan if it boils off before they are tender.)
- Place the tender potatoes in a large bowl and mash by hand with a masher or fork. Then, using a beater, whip in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and enough cream to achieve your desired consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
SWEET POTATO MASH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pierce 4 sweet potatoes with a fork; microwave 8 minutes. Scoop the flesh into a bowl, then mash. Brown 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet, then add 8 sage leaves and fry until crisp; transfer to a plate. Cook 4 chopped scallions with salt and pepper in the browned butter. Drizzle over the sweet potatoes; top with the sage.
SPICED MASHED SWEET POTATOES
I created these mashed sweet potatoes shortly after my firstborn began eating solid food. She loved them then and still does today, as does her little sister. The recipe is a staple in our home year-round, but especially at our holiday dinner table. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat remaining ingredients until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPICED SWEET POTATO MASH
One year my flight got canceled as I was traveling home. I finally arrived at 1 a.m. the morning of our holiday get-together. I was so tired when I woke up to prepare this dish, but it felt so good when I saw everyone smiling and enjoying what I'd made. -Allison Brummet, Glenarm, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the cream cheese, milk, brown sugar and seasonings; beat until smooth. Top with pecans.
Nutrition Facts :
GARLIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, butter, heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Place over medium/high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain, peel, and mash potatoes until they reach a smooth consistency.
- Add remaining ingredients to mash and mix to incorporate.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 17 grams
SWEET POTATO MASH
Swap regular mash for a sweet potato version, full of vitamin C and fibre. It's great as a topping for shepherd's pie or fish pie, or as a veggie side dish
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Side dish
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 mins or until tender, how long they take will depend on the size of the cubes. Drain very well and leave to steam dry for a couple of minutes.
- Tip the potatoes back into the pan and mash with 1 tbsp butter using a fork or masher, then season well. Serve with the extra butter and more seasoning on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
EMERIL'S SWEET POTATO MASH
Although i have seen similar recipe's elsewhere, Emeril gets credit for refreshing my love of sweet potatoes. I watched him make this on Planet Green's Emeril Green.
Provided by Miss_Elaine
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot over high heat, bring the sweet potatoes and water to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Drain well and return to the pot.
- Add butter, salt and pepper to taste, cinnamon and honey and mash until all ingredients are combined.
- Serve immediately.
SEASONED SWEET POTATO MASH
Make and share this Seasoned Sweet Potato Mash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil sweet potato for 15 mins or until soft, drain.
- Mash with all other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 91.2, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook more evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before peeling and mashing them.
- Use a potato ricer to get a smooth, fluffy mash.
- Season the sweet potato mash with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
- Add butter, milk, or cream to the sweet potato mash for a richer flavor.
- Top the sweet potato mash with marshmallows, brown sugar, or other desired toppings before serving.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato mash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or dessert. With its sweet and savory flavor, it is a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple and comforting dish or something more elaborate, there is a sweet potato mash recipe out there to suit your taste.
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