Sweet Potato Mash with Butter (No Cream Recipe)

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Sweet Potato Mash with Butter (No Cream Recipe)

This simple Sweet Potato Mash recipe is delicious despite only needing two ingredients and a little extra salt. The buttery mash has a smooth texture that doesn't rely on cream or require any fancy equipment. It's a tasty alternative to regular mashed potatoes, perfect as a side for everyday meals or a roast dinner feast.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings

Author Chloe

Equipment

Wooden Board

Sharp Knife - Large

Saucepan - Medium

Vegetable (Speed) Peeler

Ingredients

900 g Sweet Potatoes
2 tsp Fine/Table Salt
2 tbsp Salted Butter
Sea Salt Flakes

Instructions

Put a kettle of water onto boil.
Peel 900g Sweet Potatoes and remove any bruises or eyes.
Cut the potatoes into rough 1" cubes.
Put into a medium saucepan along with 2 tsp Fine Salt.
Cover with boiling water and bring to the boil. A lid will help speed the process.
Boil for around 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft all the way through. You can use a sharp knife to check.
Drain the potatoes well and allow them to sit and steam a little dry for a few minutes. This step is extremely important so put the pan over a low heat for a minute or two to help. Don't walk away for a moment or they may burn.
Use a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes directly in the pan.
Keep going until there are no visible lumps.
Move the pan onto a very low heat and give the mash a stir with a spatula. Use the spatula to press any little lumps left against the bottom and edge of the pan. Again, don't walk away from the pan as the potatoes on the bottom will burn.
After a minute, and as the potatoes get hot again, add around 2 tbsp Salted Butter.
Stir until butter is melted and it has all be incorporated into the sweet potatoes.
Taste the potatoes and add Sea Salt Flakes a little at a time until you're happy with the salt level. You might not need to add any if using an especially salty butter.
Serve piping hot!

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