Description
Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a creamy and flavorful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory taste of garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk for a vegan option)
- 4 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the garlic butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg