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Mashed sweet potatoes topped with a pat of butter in a bow with a spoon.

Mashes Sweet Potatoes Recipe

5 from 20 votes
Mashed sweet potatoes are often smothered in sugar, but this savory recipe with butter, garlic, and sour cream is just as fluffy, creamy, and delicious!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 5 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup 1% milk
  • 2 tbsp light sour cream
  • salt and fresh cracked ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • In a large pot boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, drain in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter and sauté garlic until lightly golden.
  • Return potatoes to the pot with the garlic, add milk and sour cream; mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Multiply this recipe for more servings.
See variations above.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 27mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g
- WW Points: 1