Easy Creamy Savory Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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These creamy, easy, savory mashed sweet potatoes are velvety and delicious and will melt in your mouth! I promise that people at your party will be raving over these whipped potatoes! It is the perfect easy side dish for any meal and a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mashed sweet potatoes, Sweet potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 201kcal

Equipment

1 Medium pot
1 Motato masher
! Collander
1 Blander
knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

2 lbs Sweet potatoes
1/4 cup Butter unsalted
4 cloves Garlic
1/4 cup Heavy cream (optional) or coconut milk
Thyme Garnish or you can mix it in too
Chives Garnish, or you can mix it in too.
Salt To taste
Black peper To Taste

Instructions

Prep the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into roughly equal-sized chunks.
Boil the sweet potatoes: Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Sauté the garlic and herbs: While the sweet potatoes are cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.
Drain and mash: Once the sweet potatoes are cooked through, drain them in a colander and return them to the pot. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the sweet potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. Or use the blender for sommther consistency.
Add the savory goodness: Add the sautéed garlic and herb mixture, remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and heavy cream or milk to the pot with the mashed sweet potatoes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix it up: Use a spoon or spatula to mix everything together until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve and garnish: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.

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