2-ingredient Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a must try! Such a simple and delicious side dish to pair with almost any dish. Ready in under 20 minutes and such a cozy comfort food.

This is 100% the easiest recipe I have ever shared. In my family, we weren’t big fans of the sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans and all the works. We were more into mashed potatoes and being that sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, I am hyped over these.

I love that sweet potatoes are so simple and you don’t really need any extra ingredients. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and flavorful and they are the most delicious side any time of the year. But especially for Thanksgiving and the holidays.

These are also my infant’s favorite food of the moment. So if you are looking for easy recipes to feed your little one, try these! My 11 month old is obsessed with sweet potatoes and these are a great consistency for babies to enjoy.

This recipe is easy enough to prep right before serving. But of course, the leftovers also are great. You can keep these in the fridge for about 5 days in an airtight container. I live my life by that 5 day rule 🙂 Just reheat in microwave with a splash of milk or little butter if desired.

What ingredients you need to make Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

• Sweet potatoes – peeled and cut in 2 inch cubes. I use organic orange sweet potatoes. Japanese sweet potatoes would be a great alternative too!
• Milk of choice – you can cow’s milk, almond milk, anything you prefer
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

How to make these Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

1. Bring a large pot of slated water to a boil
2. Add the potatoes and boil until tender (about 15 minutes – until you can stick fork in and it feels soft)
3. Drain well and allow to sit in the strainer for a few minutes so all the water evaporates
4. Add potatoes to large bowl and add in milk, salt and pepper and mash with potato masher or immersion/hand blender until creamy
5. Serve warm and add cinnamon if desired

FAQs and tips making these Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

1. How long do leftovers last? They will last about 5 days in the fridge in airtight container.
2. Can I freeze the leftovers? Absolutely. Freeze in a plastic freezer bag or in soup cubes. To reheat them add a splash of milk and warm in microwave to reheat.
3. Can I use another type of potato? I can confidently say you can use any type of sweet potato in this recipe. Japanese sweet potatoes, yams all work. 
4. I don’t have a hand blender, can I make this? Yes! The potatoes are so soft after boiling that you can easily mash them with a fork too. It will just take a little more effort than hand blender.
5. Can I make different variations for these? Yes! For sweeter, add pinch of brown sugar, maple syrup or cinnamon. For savory you can add a clove of garlic or garlic powder to this, some fresh thyme or any herbs.

A few other delicious veggie recipes to try:

One-Pan Broccoli Cheese Rice

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Feta and Butternut Squash Soup

Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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