MASHED SWEET POTATO RECIPES

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 7 small-to-medium), peeled and cut into 1″ cubes


• 2 teaspoon s salt cup finely sliced green onion, mostly green parts (from 1 bunch)


• ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley


• 1 small-to-medium garlic clove, pressed or minced

Instructions

1. 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.


2. Drain well, then return the potatoes to the pot. Mash the sweet potatoes to your desired consistency.


3. Promptly add almost all of the green onion and parsley, reserving a small amount of each for garnish. Add the garlic, and stir to combine. Then stir in most of the sour cream (reserve roughly 1 tablespoon for garnish), all of the butter, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Season to taste with additional salt (I usually add another ¼ to ½ teaspoon) and freshly ground black pepper.


4. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and swirl the reserved sour cream onto the top with a spoon. Sprinkle with the reserved green onion and parsley, drizzle the top lightly with olive oil, and finish with a sprinkle of pepper.


5. Serve promptly. Leftovers will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.