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Erin Antoniak

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

5 from 18 votes
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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: dinner, holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 186
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 417mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24315IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Cut Potatoes Small: Cut the sweet potatoes into smaller chunks before boiling so they cook faster and become perfectly fork tender. It makes the whole process way easier when it’s time to mash everything together.
  • Mash Until Creamy: Mash the potatoes for several minutes if you want that super soft, fluffy texture. Don’t rush it — the extra mashing helps create that ultra creamy consistency.
  • Don’t Skip the Greek Yogurt: The Greek yogurt adds a creamy texture without making the potatoes heavy, and the flavor blends right in with the butter, garlic, rosemary, and seasonings. 

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