My family loves this sweet potato recipe for the microwave, even my 2-year-old. It's fast and easy and I don't have to think about it much.
Provided by jmlow
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.
- Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.
- Cut potato in half and remove soft potato flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Mash the potato with a fork and mix with cream cheese and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
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Stefan Dubljevic
stefan_dubljevic@gmail.comI love how customizable this recipe is. You can add different spices, herbs, and even fruits to create your own unique flavor.
Ofentse Setlhare
ofentse.s21@hotmail.comThese mashed sweet potatoes are so versatile. I've used them as a side dish, a topping for tacos, and even as a filling for pies.
Rudra Ahammed
a_rudra60@aol.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Natalee Parsons
parsons_natalee68@hotmail.comThese mashed sweet potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are so sweet and creamy, they'll never know they're eating something healthy.
Brain Lesss
l-brain@aol.comI love making these mashed sweet potatoes in the microwave. It's so much faster than baking them in the oven.
Amber Forrester
f.a@hotmail.co.ukI added a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon to these mashed sweet potatoes and they were delicious! They were the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night.
Faiten
faiten57@hotmail.comThese are my go-to mashed sweet potatoes recipe. They are so simple to make and always turn out perfect.
anita sprouse
sprouse_a48@aol.comI love how easy these mashed sweet potatoes are to make. I always have them on hand for a quick and healthy side dish.
Matt Paulino
m@gmail.comThese mashed sweet potatoes were the perfect side dish for my holiday meal. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Hidayat Khattak
khidayat85@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these mashed sweet potatoes. They were so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Nyla Roux
roux.nyla59@hotmail.comThese were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved them. They were so smooth and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Julia Mostafa
j.m66@aol.comI was skeptical about making mashed sweet potatoes in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were just as good as the ones I make in the oven. Plus, they were so much faster to make.
Sippy The son
s-son62@yahoo.comThese mashed sweet potatoes turned out so creamy and delicious! I love how easy they were to make in the microwave. I will definitely be making them again.