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Creamy Maple-Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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A simple recipe for smooth, sweet mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and cinnamon, perfect for holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream, warmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the sweet potato pieces in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes completely in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the hot, empty pot.
  4. Let the potatoes sit in the warm pot for 2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
  5. Add the warm milk, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  6. Mash the mixture using a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • For a savory version, substitute the maple syrup and cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 clove of roasted garlic, mashed in.
  • To keep the mash fluffy, use a potato ricer instead of a standard masher.
  • Warm the milk slightly before adding it to prevent the potatoes from cooling down too quickly during mashing.

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