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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Rich in flavor and ready to compliment your main dish
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: savory, sweet potatos
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 4-5 sweet potatoes , large (1.25 lb each)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup finely sliced green onion, mostly green parts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and cut into 1" cubes. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover by about 1″. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender (in other words, it’s easy to slide a fork in and out), about 9 to 12 minutes.
    or
    Bake whole potatoes in the oven at 425° for 40 minutes, then peel.
    4-5 sweet potatoes
  • Drain (if cooked in water) and return the potatoes to the pot. Mash the sweet potatoes to the desired consistency.
  • Promptly add the green onion and parsley. Add the garlic, and stir to combine. Then stir in the sour cream, all of the butter, and the salt. Season to taste with additional salt (I usually add another ¼ to ½ teaspoon) and freshly ground black pepper.
    2 tsp salt, ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, ⅓ cup finely sliced green onion, mostly green parts, 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup sour cream, 3 tbsp butter, black pepper
  • Serve promptly. Leftovers will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.