Made with 8 simple ingredients, this mashed sweet potatoes recipe is the perfect holiday side dish! I cook the potatoes in the oven to concentrate their natural sweetness, then blend them with fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger to create a creamy, flavorful mash.
Ingredients
5large sweet potatoes (3 pounds)
3tablespoonsmelted unsalted butter, plus a pat of butter for serving*
Fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley, for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
Use a fork to poke a few holes in the sweet potatoes. Place on the baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 60 minutes.
Scoop the cooked sweet potato flesh out of the skins and place in a food processor. Add the butter, milk, rosemary, garlic, ginger, salt, and several grinds of pepper and process until creamy. If you prefer a chunkier consistency, mash with a potato masher. Season to taste.
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with the thyme. Serve with a pat of butter, if desired.
Notes
*Make this recipe vegan by substituting olive oil for the butter and using unsweetened almond milk instead of regular.