MASHED SWEET POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

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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

1 large sweet potato
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons salted butter

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

Stefan Dubljevic
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I love how customizable this recipe is. You can add different spices, herbs, and even fruits to create your own unique flavor.


Ofentse Setlhare
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These 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
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Natalee Parsons
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These 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
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I love making these mashed sweet potatoes in the microwave. It's so much faster than baking them in the oven.


Amber Forrester
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I 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
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These are my go-to mashed sweet potatoes recipe. They are so simple to make and always turn out perfect.


anita sprouse
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I 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
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These mashed sweet potatoes were the perfect side dish for my holiday meal. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Hidayat Khattak
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I'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
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These 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
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I 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
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These 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.