Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Just 3 Ingredients!)
These Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a simple, creamy side dish made with just sweet potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness without any added sugar. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal prep, with 5.6 grams of fiber per serving!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes about 53 oz total
- 2 tablespoons butter 28g
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes well. Using a fork, poke several holes into each potato on all sides.
- Place the potatoes on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Remove from the oven and allow the potatoes to cool slightly. Peel off the skins and transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the butter along with salt and pepper to taste. Mash until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep throughout the week.
Notes
- Search the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst app food databases for “Stay Fit Mom Mashed Sweet Potatoes” to log in your food diary.
Nutrition
Serving: 168g | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 5.6g