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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

★★★★★ 16 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin11/8/21

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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Upgrade your normal mashed potatoes with this Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. We’re using a mix of butter, Greek yogurt, and various spices to create a well-seasoned, fluffy bowl of potato deliciousness!

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Fluffy, savory mashed sweet potatoes

Where do mashed potatoes fall on your scale of Top Dinner Sides? For me, they’re undoubtedly seated in the top three, if not hanging onto that #1 spot. I don’t know what it is, but the addition of mashed potatoes just makes any meal better!

This time around, I wanted to try something new that would taste a bit different but still be equally delicious. Enter: these savory mashed sweet potatoes. Oh, yeah. Sweet potatoes 100% work in mashed form, just as well as good old russets or yukon golds!

We’re whipping up a batch of these savory potatoes using a blend of Greek yogurt, butter, garlic, rosemary, onion powder, and more. The taste? Insane. I can’t wait for you to try these!

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Ingredients in savory mashed sweet potatoes

Ready for some intense, creamy, and savory mashed sweet potatoes that use only 4 main ingredients and 5 seasonings? Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Sweet Potatoes: Kick things off with 4.5 lbs of sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into chunks. The chunks don’t really need to be a certain size, but the smaller they are, the quicker they’ll become fork tender when simmering.
  • Butter: Every mashed potato recipe needs a heaping amount of butter. This recipe calls for 4 tbsp.
  • Greek yogurt: Next, use 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt. This makes the mashed potatoes nice and creamy!
  • Garlic: Include 3 cloves of minced garlic for flavor.
  • Salt & Pepper: Add 1.5 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of pepper for taste!
  • Seasonings: Finally, finish things off with 1 tsp of onion powder, 2 tbsp of rosemary, and 2 tbsp of parsley.

Tools used to make sweet potato mash

To mash up your sweet potatoes into a delicious mashed potato delicacy, you will need a large saucepan or dutch oven, the matching lid, a fork, a strainer, a stirring utensil, and a potato masher.

You will also need 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, and 1/4 cup measuring cups.

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How to make this mashed sweet potato recipe

Making smashed sweet potatoes is simple — just let the potato chunks simmer, add the other ingredients, and mash! Here’s a full breakdown.

To begin, add the sweet potato chunks to a large saucepan or dutch oven and cover with 3 inches of water.

Place the lid on the pot and let the potatoes cook over medium-high heat for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.

Once cooked, drain the water and place the potatoes back in the pan.

Add the butter, yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, rosemary, and parsley.

Using a potato masher, mash until you reach the desired texture. I like to do this for several minutes until the potatoes are very soft.

Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with butter.

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How this recipe is healthier

Most mashed sweet potato recipes call for a much heftier amount of butter (often in the 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup range), along with milk. We skipped out on using that much butter and are using Greek yogurt instead! The substitute isn’t detectable flavor-wise, and the yogurt creates an incredible texture!

Enhance the flavor with this secret ingredient

I couldn’t send you off on your way to make this recipe without letting you in on a little secret. There happens to be an extra ingredient that can give your mashed sweet potatoes the perfect flavor, and you may be surprised to learn what it is…

Maple syrup.

Yep. Maple syrup pairs incredibly well with sweet potatoes! You can include a small amount (I’m talking a few tbsp) in the mix, or you can put a bit on the side or drizzle a tiny amount over your potatoes. However you choose to try it, you’re in for a treat.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Potatoes are quite literally always a good idea, no matter the form. Try them in these yummy casserole, salad, and scalloped recipes!

  • Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Healthy Potato Salad
  • Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Lightened Scalloped Potatoes

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

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garlic sweet potatoes
★★★★★ 5 from 16 reviews

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Switch up your normal mashed potatoes with this Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. We’re using a mix of butter, Greek yogurt, and various spices to create a well-seasoned, fluffy bowl of potato deliciousness!

Prep: 20Cook: 30Total: 50 minutes
Yield 12 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 4.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into chunks
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Add sweet potato chunks to large saucepan or dutch oven and cover with 3 inches of water.
  2. Place lid on and let potatoes cook over medium-high heat for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.
  3. Drain water and place potatoes back in pan.
  4. Add butter, yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, rosemary, and parsley.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash until desired texture. I like to do this for several minutes until it is very soft.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with butter.
Author: ErinCategory: holiday, dinner, side dishMethod: stovetopCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
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  1. Lee Ann says

    Posted on 12/11 at 4:15 pm

    Can this sweet potato recipe be made ahead and reheated in oven?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/11 at 5:32 pm

      Hi Lee Ann, yes of course! Let me know how it comes out!!

      Reply
  2. Susan Reynolds says

    Posted on 12/4 at 10:02 pm

    Made this for the first time last Thanksgiving…it’s now my go to mashed Sweet Potato recipe! So easy to make, delicious and healthy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Susan, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  3. Maura says

    Posted on 11/14 at 12:40 pm

    SO Delicious! I think this will be on the menu for Thanksgiving this year!

    ★★★★★

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    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/14 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Maura, so happy you loved it and yay!

      Reply
  4. Hannah says

    Posted on 8/11 at 7:56 pm

    Delicious

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/15 at 1:46 pm

      Hi Hannah, so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Olivia says

    Posted on 12/24 at 2:11 pm

    Contender for a Christmas Eve staple! So much flavor!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/26 at 12:26 pm

      Hi Olivia, so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  6. Lana says

    Posted on 12/20 at 12:00 am

    Love this recipe! Made if for thanksgiving and everyone loved it! It’s sooo easy to make it too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/20 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Lana, so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    Posted on 12/19 at 4:25 pm

    So easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love my sweet potatoes sweet but this savory dish was delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/19 at 4:41 pm

      Hi Lisa, so glad you loved them!!

      Reply
  8. Bri says

    Posted on 12/1 at 7:06 pm

    While people were skeptical of a savory sweet potato on the Thanksgiving table, they were a complete hit! Very easy to make and was the right combination of savory to sweet.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/2 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Bri, I am so glad everyone enjoyed it!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Casey Colodny says

    Posted on 11/30 at 10:32 am

    Ummmm making this year round because DELICIOUS! the perfect combo of sweet and savory, with the garlicky, herby flavor.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/30 at 12:53 pm

      Hi Casey, I am so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    Posted on 11/28 at 6:11 pm

    BEST sweet potato mash ever! And a huge hit on thanksgiving!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/29 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Nicole, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  11. Erin says

    Posted on 11/27 at 5:31 pm

    This recipe is amazing! Great flavor and I love the healthy option. I will definitely make this again very soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/28 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Erin, so happy you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  12. Kelly says

    Posted on 11/27 at 12:45 pm

    So easy to make. I will definitely be making it again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/28 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Kelly, I am so glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  13. Megan says

    Posted on 11/24 at 5:36 pm

    Great sweet potatoes!! The flavor was amazing and really loved how light they tasted.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/26 at 12:20 pm

      Hi Megan, so glad you loved them!!

      Reply
  14. Meg says

    Posted on 11/20 at 10:42 am

    I had some mashed sweet potato skeptics at my Friendsgiving, but after bringing this dish, they’re all on board!! Such simple clean ingredients that taste like the definition of Fall! I used a food processor to mash the sweet potatoes before transferring back to the pot / adding everything else. Will be making again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/21 at 1:06 pm

      Hi Meg, I am so glad you enjoyed them so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Bridget says

    Posted on 11/16 at 6:12 pm

    These are the most delicious mashed sweet potatoes out there! Super easy recipe, 10/10 recommend!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/17 at 11:13 am

      Hi Bridget, so glad you liked them!!

      Reply
  16. Kelli says

    Posted on 11/14 at 5:50 pm

    So delicious and easy! Such a good change up from traditional “sweet” sweet potato recipes.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/15 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Kelli, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  17. Olivia says

    Posted on 11/14 at 9:23 am

    Made this for a friendsgiving and it was a hit! So easy to make and love the flavor that the herbs provide. Will definitely make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/15 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Olivia, I am so happy you and your friends enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  18. Madeline says

    Posted on 11/8 at 8:21 pm

    Can’t wait to make this! Might even roast some garlic to serve on top 🤩🤩🤩🤩

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/9 at 1:30 pm

      Hi Madeline, so happy you loved them!

      Reply

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