Description
These Creamy Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a velvety, rich side dish made without added sugar, allowing the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes to shine. Enhanced with garlic, butter, sour cream, and black pepper, this dish is a cozy, flavorful complement to any meal.
Ingredients
4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sour cream
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
- Boil until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Return the potatoes to the pot and add the remaining salt, minced garlic, butter, and black pepper.
- Mash by hand or use an electric mixer on low speed until creamy.
- Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped parsley, and optionally top with a pat of butter.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicier variation.
Use olive oil and dairy-free yogurt for a vegan alternative.
Stir in caramelized onions or roasted garlic for added depth.
Top with grated parmesan or crumbled feta for a salty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
