Easy Homemade Sweet Potato Mash
My Sweet Potato Mash recipe has less than 10 ingredients, and it's such a yummy and delicious side to almost any protein! Start by boiling the potatoes, toss them with a little garlic butter and sour cream for creaminess! Trust me; these will become a go-to for mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
- 2 lb. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream/ greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or thyme
Instructions
- BOIL: Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a stock pot or large dutch oven. Add water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Add the salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, cook for 14-20 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- MASH: Drain the potatoes, add them to a bowl and mash with a potato masher or rice them. Add the garlic and butter to a small bowl and zap in the microwave until the butter melts. Pour the butter over the mashed sweet potatoes, add the sour cream, and stir to combine.
- FINISH: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer sweet potatoes to your serving dish and top with chopped parsley or thyme. Serve with homemade gravy if desired.
Notes
Variations: Sweet potatoes can be made sweet (these are savory) by omiting the garlic and adding maple syrup, brown sugar, and a small splash of vanilla, if desired.
