The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2h
Total Time
2h 15m
This delicious recipe for the best mashed sweet potatoes features moist ruby or garnet yams, thyme, butter, and maple syrup. The result is a flavorful and creamy side dish that is perfect for any special occasion or holiday meal.
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Ingredients
Servings:
10
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Steps
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Adjust oven rack to center position. Place 2 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a work surface. Working with 1 sheet at a time, place half of potatoes in center along with 3 sprigs of thyme. Fold up foil and crimp edges to seal tightly. Repeat with other half of potatoes. Transfer pouches to a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Set oven to 300°F (150°C). Roast until a thin skewer inserted into potatoes meets no resistance, about 2 hours. Remove potatoes from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling gently, until particles are pale golden brown and smell nutty. Immediately transfer to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add maple syrup. Pick leaves off of remaining 2 thyme sprigs, roughly chop, and add to bowl.
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Peel sweet potatoes and discard skins. Add flesh to bowl with butter and syrup. Beat with whisk attachment or a handheld mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Serve. See note for make-ahead suggestions.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories376kcal
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Fat18g
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Saturated Fat10g
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Carbohydrates50g
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Fiber7g
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Sugar16g
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Protein2g
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Cholesterol28mg
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Sodium172mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.