Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Mash
Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
For the Mash
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Return the drained sweet potatoes to the empty pot. Add the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, pure maple syrup, warm whole milk, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using a potato masher or a large fork, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. For an extra smooth mash, you can use an electric hand mixer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, brown sugar, or maple syrup to your preference. Serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
For the Mash
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Return the drained sweet potatoes to the empty pot. Add the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, pure maple syrup, warm whole milk, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using a potato masher or a large fork, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. For an extra smooth mash, you can use an electric hand mixer.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, brown sugar, or maple syrup to your preference. Serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min