Mashed sweet potatoes are a fantastic alternative to classic mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving table but honestly, they are excellent any time of the year. Impossibly smooth thanks to the help of an immersion blender or food processor, every spoonful is silky, luscious and drop-dead delicious.
Ingredients
Full mashed sweet potatoes recipe can be found in the recipe card.
Sweet potatoes. Thyme. You can flavor the sweet potatoes with any fresh herbs of your choice. Sage and rosemary also work well. Honey. Brown sugar or maple syrup can be substituted. Butter. Use a butter alternative if you want this recipe to be vegan. Cream. Heavy/whipping. Use coconut milk or cashew cream if you’d prefer to keep this dairy-free. Salt and pepper. You could add other spices like nutmeg or cinnamon.
How to make mashed sweet potatoes
Can you freeze mashed sweet potatoes?
Yes, you can. Allow the sweet potatoes to cool completely then transfer to a freezer safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. The mash can also be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat over gentle heat until piping hot then serve.
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