Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium, peeled and cubed); 1/4 cup salted butter (softened); 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste)

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Maple mashed sweet potatoes are one of those cozy, comforting side dishes that just make a meal feel extra special. Sweet potatoes cooked until tender, mashed with butter, milk, and a touch of maple syrup. Simple, creamy, and delicious every time.

A serving bowl of homemade maple mashed sweet potatoes.

I love sweet potatoes, when they come in season in the fall I try to keep them as part of our meals through the fall and winter. They are creamy, sweet, and a great alternative to potatoes. Plus, this simple recipe is so easy to make with only 4 ingredients.

They’re perfect with weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or anytime you want a warm and easy side dish. The natural sweetness of the potatoes and maple syrup makes this one a favorite with kids, too.

Why You’ll Love These
Sweet Potatoes With Maple Syrup

Easy: Just four simple ingredients
Cozy: Sweet, creamy, and cozy for fall and winter meals
Flexible: Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner
Quick: Comes together fast with no complicated steps

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup salted butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste

How To Make Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes, place them into a large pot, and fill with cold water until they are covered.

Bring them to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Sweet potatoes in a pot after cooking and draining.

Sweet potatoes are mashed in a pot with the potato masher leaning against the side of the pot.

Then drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot, and mash until they are the texture you like.

Butter, milk, and maple syrup were added to the sweet potatoes.

Mashed sweet potatoes with the butter, milk, and maple syrup stirred in.

Next, add the butter, milk, and maple syrup and stir until smooth.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, warm slowly on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of milk or a little butter if they thicken.

Or you can reheat individual servings in the microwave, heat at 30-second intervals, stirring between each until they are heated through.

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FAQ’s

Yes, just drain them well and warm them before mashing so the butter and milk mix in smoothly.

Yes, you sure can. The sweet potatoes reheat great. Make the recipe, let it cool to room temperature, and then store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a little milk or butter if needed.

Yes, they freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and warm on the stove or in the microwave.

You can use dairy-free butter and swap the milk for almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes with butter, warm maple sweetness, and a smooth, fluffy texture. A cozy, simple side dish that pairs with almost any meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Serving Size to 12 servings

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes about 6 medium, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup salted butter softened
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup maple syrup or to taste

Instructions

Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes, then place them in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot, and mash.
Add the butter, milk, and maple syrup and stir until smooth.

Nutrition

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.