Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish that the family will love, but are also macro-friendly. Typically thought of for sweet potato casserole, but I promise these will be perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe only uses 4 ingredients to make a creamy comfort food side dish, but don’t worry, it’s also perfect for the holidays.

These are made with milk, butter, and a touch of sugar to bring out the flavor of the sweet potatoes.  They are rich and smooth, and they come together fast on the stove top! Super easy for a weeknight dinner, but they are also perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Dinners

Why You’ll Love

• Only four everyday ingredients
• Perfect for meal prep and holiday dinners
• Easy to make
• Macro-friendly and healthy
• Budget-friendly side dish

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

• Red Sweet Potatoes
• Butter
• Milk
• White Sugar

How To Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Fill a large stock pot with water and turn the burner to high to bring to a boil.

Peel the skin off the sweet potatoes and cut out any spots on the potatoes that need to be gone. I don’t like traditional potato peelers; I prefer a Y-Peeler instead. I am clumsy, so this is a safer option for me and for the kids.

Dice the potatoes so they can be boiled and mashed. You can skip this step and do them whole but dicign helps them to boil faster. them in the pot of water whole, but this helps them to soften faster.

Once the water is at a rolling boil, move the diced sweet potatoes into the water.

Allow the potatoes to boil until they are fork-tender, then strain them.

Put the strained sweet potatoes back into the pot or into a bowl.

Add butter, milk, and white sugar to the sweet potatoes.

Use an electric mixer to mash the potatoes till they are smooth or to the consistency your family likes. I used a hand mixer in my pot so I would have fewer dishes to wash, but you can also use a hand potato masher.

Serve and enjoy!

Macros For Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Macros for 8 servings is 194 calories, 34 grams of carbs, 6 grams of fat, and 5 grams of protein.

Now, if you want to change any of the portions of the macros, you can swap out milk for a fat-free option and reduce the butter as well.

I calculated this information using a third-party tool and are meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.

WW Points For Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I used 2% milk, white sugar, and salted butter to make this with the three pounds of raw sweet potatoes. This works out to 5 points if you have 8 servings. To reduce points use fat free milk and a sugar subsitute as well as reducing the butter.

Be sure to replug in the ingredients and brands you use in the WW Calculator, as plans and product points are subject to frequent changes.

Alternate Ingredients For Sweet Potato Mash

If using for meal prep, adding these ingredients will affect the macros and Weight Watchers Points, so recalculate those values to ensure they are right.

• Maple Syrup
• Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Salt and Black Pepper
• Marshmallows
• Almond Milk
• Greek Yogurt
• Heavy Cream
• Half and Half
• Cinnamon
• Peacans
• Purple Sweet Potatoes
• Garlic
• Brown Sugar

How To Store Leftover Sweet Potatoes

Allow the potatoes to cool correctly, put them in an airtight container or bag, and store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days.

Did you know you can freeze mashed sweet potatoes? Allow the mashed potatoes to cool safely. Put the mashed potatoes into a freezer bag or a freezer-safe container and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

Serve With Creamy Mashed Red Sweet Potatoes

Main Dishes: Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Air Fryer Salmon, Cabbage Soup, Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Grilled Chicken Breasts, Grilled Salmon, Garlic Chicken, Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf, Crockpot Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey

Side Dishes: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni And Cheese, Broccoli Salad, Cole Slaw, Garlic Butter Noodles

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.