Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a perfect side for the Fall Holidays, or even just a side dish in general. Make this delicious, vibrant orange mash with as much Butter & Cream to get the consistency you want, with Salt & Pepper to taste for a simple Sweet Potato mash. Add Warming Spices like Allspice or Pumpkin Spice with Honey, Maple Syrup or Sugar to deliver a comforting Sweet Potato Mash during the Fall and Winter months.
Servings: 4 portions
Equipment
- 1 Steamer Set
- 1 Potato Peeler
- 1 Mixing Bowl & Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes
- 1/4 C Butter & Cream - each or more for Creamier
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper Blend
- 1 Tbl Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Place water into the steamer set with the basket on top and covered over max heat while you prepare the Sweet Potatoes. Peel the Sweet Potatoes. Slice across the width in 1 inch slices and quarter for small Sweet Potatoes, or dice 1-inch cubes for larger Sweet Potatoes. Place into a bowl and fill with water.
- When the steamer is ready, strain out the water from the Sweet Potatoes and layer out evenly in the steamer basket to steam for 15 minutes or until softened to your liking. Remove the steamer basket and let the Sweet Potatoes air dry a minute or so to evaporate excess water.
- Mash the Sweet Potatoes with Butter & Cream, Salt & Pepper to taste. Add more Butter & Cream if you want a loose consistency, and adjust with the Salt & Pepper.If you want a smoother consistency, purée in a food processor or run through a ricer.
- Optionally garnish with Butter & Parsley and serve right away or cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
For an extra Buttery Kick, add in Butter Popcorn Seasoning first and then adjust the seasoning with Salt & Pepper Blend.
Any leftovers can be refrigerated for 3–4 days or portioned into Ziploc bags and frozen to be reheated later. Cooling down and reheating Mashed Sweet Potatoes also creates resistant starch. Which is hugely beneficial to the gut flora and even better in reducing the blood sugar spike in diabetics.