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Mashed Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Roasted Sweet Potatoes are what sweet and salty dreams are made of. This is the best 5-ingredient side dish all year long.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes about 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat for easier clean up.
  • Wash the sweet potatoes and then cut them in half from end to end and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the cut potatoes. Use your hands or a pastry brush to coat the outside and cut side of each potato half with the olive oil completely.
  • Place the potatoes on the baking sheet cut side down and roast them in the hot oven until fork tender, 25-35 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough that they can be handled safely.
  • Use a spoon to scoop the soft sweet potato flesh from the skin and place it in a medium bowl.
  • Add the melted butter or coconut oil, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Add salt to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • These mashed sweet potatoes are roasted to make them extra sweet - I don’t recommend boiling them for this recipe. 
  • If you want to make this recipe dairy-free or vegan, add coconut oil instead of butter to the potatoes when you are mashing them.
  • Make a double batch and use half to top a Shepherd’s Pie made with Thanksgiving leftovers. 
  • This recipe can be made a couple days ahead of time and stored in a casserole dish with a cover and then reheated before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 5 servings | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32246IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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