The Perfect Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe (2024)

This Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is a delicious side dish made with sweet potatoes and Yukon potatoes mashed with butter, sour cream, cayenne pepper, and a sprinkle of light brown sugar.

Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with these Mashed Sweet Potatoes! We’re mixing sweet potatoes and Yukon potatoes, adding a bit of butter and sour cream for that creamy texture. A sprinkle of light brown sugar and a dash of cayenne pepper bring in a mix of sweetness and heat that makes this dish anything but ordinary. It’s super easy to make and ridiculously good! Whether it’s for the holidays or just an ordinary day when you crave something extraordinary, this recipe is your quick ticket to comforting deliciousness!

Why We Love This Recipe

1. Speedy: These taters only take around 30 minutes from start to finish.
2. Microwave Magic: No need for the oven or stovetop – your microwave is all you need to cook the potatoes.
3. Make-Ahead: Prep these a day or two in advance, and just warm them up when you’re ready.
4. Versatile Serving: Whether it’s turkey for the holidays or a hearty meatloaf for Sunday dinner, they are the perfect companion.

Ingredients For Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes and Yukon Potatoes
• Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and creaminess.
• Sour Cream: Lends a tangy touch and extra creaminess to balance the sweet potatoes.
• Cayenne Pepper: Brings a hint of heat.
• Light Brown Sugar: The sweetness complements the spices.
• Ground Cinnamon
• Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
• Milk: For adjusting the consistency and to make the mash creamy.
• Fresh Parsley
• Pecans or Walnuts (optional): For a crunchy texture contrast and a nutty flavor.

How to Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This is a sweet and savory dish, and all the potatoes are cooked in the microwave for 12 to 15 minutes, freeing up your oven for larger roasts.

1. Clean the potatoes. Start by giving those potatoes a good scrub, then poke them with a fork.
2. Microwave. Toss the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and zap them until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
3. Scoop out the flesh. Break up those spuds and peel them if you want, but we usually skip that step.
4. Add mix-ins. Mix in the butter, sour cream, spices, and a splash of milk.
5. Blend. Now it’s decision time: rustic mash with a masher or creamy blend with a hand blender? It’s up to you.
6. Adjust. Give it a taste, adjust the seasonings, and get ready to dig in!
7. Serve. Sprinkle with parsley and nuts if you’re using them, then serve up that bowl of goodness.

How To Microwave Sweet Potatoes

1. Prep the potatoes and your tools. First, wash and scrub the potatoes, and using a fork, poke a bunch of holes around each potato. Then, grab a large microwave-safe bowl and put the potatoes in it.
2. Cook the potatoes. Transfer the bowl to the microwave andset the time to 12 minutes on High. Note that cooking time depends on the number of potatoes and the size of your potatoes. When time is up, get an oven mitt and gently squeeze the sides of the potatoes. If it is still firm, continue to microwave for a few more minutes. If the potatoes, or just one potato, open up immediately, remove it from the oven, and continue checking the rest.

How To Make Ahead

This recipe for mashed sweet potatoes canbe prepared entirely up to 2 daysahead. When completely cooled, place the mashed potatoes in an airtight container, cover them, and refrigerate. Reheat in the oven, covered, at 350˚F for 15 to 20 minutes. If they look dry, add some butter while hot and stir until mixed through.

Handy Tips

• Microwave Mastery: Potatoes not quite tender? Pop them back in for a few more minutes. Too soft? Congrats, you’re ahead of the game!
• Blend to Your Heart’s Content: Whether you like them rustic and chunky or smooth and creamy, just mash or blend to your preferred texture.
• Consistency: If you find your mashed potatoes are too thick, feel free to add a bit more milk or cream until you reach your desired consistency. If they’re too runny, a few more minutes of cooking over low heat can help thicken them up.
• Spice it Up: If you’re a fan of heat, consider adding a bit more cayenne pepper or even a dash of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor.
• Sweetness: For an extra touch of sweetness, you can always adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste. Start with the recommended amount and add more if needed after tasting.
• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days.

Serving Suggestions

Whether it’s the main event at your holiday table or stealing the show on a regular Tuesday night, these mashed sweet potatoes pair perfectly with pretty much anything – but we’re partial to a good meatloaf or a classic roast turkey. If you’re serving these potatoes for the holidays, I recommend roasted beef tenderloin, my oven roasted turkey, braised pork shoulder, or beef wellington. For Sunday dinners, serve them with this delicious mozzarella stuffed crockpot meatloaf.

More Side Dish Recipes

• Sweet Potato Gratin
• Sweet Potato Roast with Parsley Pesto
• Orange and Pecans Sweet Potato Casserole
• Slow Cooked Country Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Crock Pot Butternut Squash with Apples, Walnuts, and Raisins

ENJOY!