Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dairy
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small chunks, approximately 1 inch in size.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor.
Cooking
- 3
Boil the Sweet Potatoes
In a large pot, add the sweet potato chunks and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 4
Add Garlic
In the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the minced garlic to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Mashing
- 5
Drain and Mash
Once the sweet potatoes and garlic are cooked, drain the water and return them to the pot. Add the butter, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- 6
Mix Together
Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the sweet potatoes and garlic until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.