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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and butter these Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes are an easy and versatile side dish. Perfect for weeknight suppers and holiday dinners savory mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Potato Masher
  • 1 vegetable peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and place them in a large saucepan, fill the pan with water to cover the sweet potatoes by an inch.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pan.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes and stir in the butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir until the mashed sweet potatoes are smooth and the seasonings are fully incorportated. Serve as desired.

Notes

Notes-If you're making these sweet potatoes for a large group or meal (like Thanksgiving dinner) you can easily double this recipe.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, easy side dish recipes, fall recipes, Thanksgiving recipes, Winter Recipes

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