Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 pounds of sweet potatoes (roughly 5 large or 6 medium-sized), peeled and chopped into bite-sized cubes
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4 tablespoons of creamy unsalted butter, divided into small pieces
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½ cup of warm milk
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¼ cup of pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon of fine sea salt
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
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Extra butter for serving
# Instructions:
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Add your cubed sweet potatoes to a large cooking pot and pour in enough cold water to cover them by about an inch. Stir in a generous tablespoon of salt to season the cooking water.
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Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then lower the temperature to keep it at a steady, gentle boil. Let the sweet potatoes cook for 10-15 minutes until they're completely tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
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Carefully drain all the water from the potatoes and put them back in the same pot. Add your butter pieces, warmed milk, maple syrup, sea salt, and a few generous grinds of black pepper.
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Using a potato masher, mash everything together until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with a pat of butter on top and fresh thyme leaves if you're using them.
# Notes:
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This comforting side dish uses just 7 simple ingredients to create the perfect holiday accompaniment
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The key to extra creamy mashed sweet potatoes is using warm milk and mashing while the potatoes are still hot
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Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so the maple syrup enhances rather than overpowers their natural flavor