Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Rich, Smooth & Flavorful

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy, smooth, and perfectly sweet — this mashed sweet potato recipe is a holiday favorite that brings warmth and comfort to every table. With butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, it’s the perfect balance of cozy and delicious.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2–2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Instant Pot

1. Place diced sweet potatoes in the pot with enough water to cover.
2. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
3. Drain well, then mash until smooth.
4. Mix in butter, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Air Fryer

1. Air fry whole sweet potatoes at 400°F for 35–50 minutes until fork tender.
2. Remove flesh and mash in a large bowl.
3. Stir in butter, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Stovetop (Boiled)

1. Add diced sweet potatoes to a large pot of water (covering by 1 inch).
2. Boil for 15–20 minutes until tender, then drain completely.
3. Mash, then mix with butter, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Pro Tips

• For extra creaminess, stir in ¼–½ cup of heavy cream, milk, or dairy-free milk.
• To avoid watery mash, drain well or bake/air fry instead of boiling.
• Adjust sweetness to taste — start small and add more sugar if needed.

Nutrition Info (per 1 cup serving)

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and will vary depending on your exact ingredients. Always check with your preferred calculator for accuracy.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 35
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Creamy, smooth, and perfectly sweet, this mashed sweet potato recipe is a holiday favorite that brings warmth and comfort to every table.

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Ingredients

• 2–2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Instant Pot: Place diced sweet potatoes in the pot with enough water to cover. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes. Drain well, then mash until smooth. Mix in butter, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. Air Fryer: Air fry whole sweet potatoes at 400°F for 35–50 minutes until fork tender. Remove flesh and mash in a large bowl. Stir in butter, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Stovetop (Boiled): Add diced sweet potatoes to a large pot of water covering by 1 inch. Boil for 15–20 minutes until tender, then drain completely. Mash, then mix with butter, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in ¼–½ cup of heavy cream, milk, or dairy-free milk. To avoid watery mash, drain well or bake/air fry instead of boiling. Adjust sweetness to taste — start small and add more sugar if needed.

• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 20
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Boiling, Air Frying, Pressure Cooking
• Cuisine: American