by Diana Rattray
Instead of a more complicated and time-consuming sweet potato casserole, this Thanksgiving make these easy maple mashed sweet potatoes; just cook, mash, and flavor. That’s all there is to it! Feel free to make some adjustments. Honey is a good alternative to the maple syrup, or use another sweetener, such as brown sugar or golden syrup.
Recipe Variations
- Add a dash of cinnamon to the mashed sweet potatoes for another layer of flavor.
- Spread the mashed sweet potatoes in a baking dish and top with marshmallows. Broil until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- To make the mashed potatoes savory, skip the maple syrup. Sauté 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh sage for 2 minutes in the butter. Add the sage and butter to the mashed potatoes along with a dash of nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste.
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Maple syrup adds sublime flavor to these mashed sweet potatoes. This is a super easy dish to prepare, and it’s lighter than the typical sweet potato casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sweet Potatoes, Side Dishes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more, to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- Cinnamon, to taste, optional
- 4 tablespoons half-and-half (or use light cream or milk)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks. Place them in a saucepan and cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and add the butter. Mash and then stir in the maple syrup and some cinnamon, if desired.
