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Sweet potatoes are my favorite Thanksgiving side. Fact. I’d even pick Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole or Glazed Sweet Potatoes over these perfect parmesan Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. That said, I also feel a holiday meal doesn’t feel complete without some version of mashed potatoes involved.

My family’s solution is to serve sweet potatoes AND Crockpot Mashed Potatoes (we really never can get enough starch).If you are cooking for a smaller group or want to leave room for other sides (e.g. Cauliflower Casserole, Healthy Green Bean Casserole, or any of these Thanksgiving recipes), making mashed sweet potatoes is a tasty 2-fer that covers both your mashed potato and sweet potato casserole needs!

This is a sweet-and-savory sweet potato recipe.

It has a touch of chipotle for smoky heat, and (like Sweet Potato Souffle) maple syrup for sweet balance.

The combination is fantastic and makes this recipe taste special enough for a holiday. Mashed sweet potatoes are also healthy and versatile enough to be an excellent option outside of November and December. You can serve sweet potatoes with a wide range of proteins, including Baked Chicken Breast, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Baked Salmon in Foil, and more.

How to Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Another perk of easy mashed sweet potatoes is that they can be made in advance. Reheat them either in a casserole pan in the oven, or gently on the stovetop. See “Meal Prep Tips” below for more.

The Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes. With natural sweetness and oodles of nutritional value, sweet potatoes are a fantastic addition to any meal. Mashing the sweet potatoes is an especially tasty and crowd-pleasing way to serve them. Half-and-Half. Rich and creamy mashed potatoes are a must.Spices. For smokiness, I used chipotle chile powder. For coziness and warmth, I used nutmeg and cinnamon. Greek Yogurt. I used Greek yogurt as a sweet potato mash healthy swap. It creates a creamy texture and tangy flavor, but also adds protein and calcium. Maple Syrup. Instead of making mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, I opted to use maple syrup. It naturally sweetens the potatoes and elevates their flavor. Butter. A mashed potato staple! No one can resist that decadent buttery flavor.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate sweet potatoes in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat, in a casserole dish in the oven at 350 degrees F, or in the microwave. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Saucepan. A must-have in every kitchen.Potato Masher. My go-to tool for mashing potatoes. It can help you achieve chunky mashed sweet potatoes or creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Measuring Spoons. This double-sided set of magnetic measuring spoons is easy to store.

Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to try these smoky, maple-kissed mashed sweet potatoes. If you’d like to avoid peeling the sweet potatoes, you can roast them, then scoop out the flesh.

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