• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Ahead of Thyme logo

  • Home
  • About
    • About Me
    • Work With Us
    • Press
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Resources
    • Food Blogger Business School
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Resources
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Christmas » Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    9 Comments

    1K Shares
    Pin430
    Yum573
    Share
    Tweet
    More
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- which makes it the perfect side for your holiday meal.

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Preparing holiday dinners is stressful enough, luckily savoury mashed sweet potatoes aren't. Just like regular mashed potatoes, this dish is quick, easy and can be prepared a day in advance. It takes literally 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook. Now that is my kind of recipe.

    Plus, you can make everything in one pot. You boil the sweet potatoes in your pot, drain them, add the rest of the ingredients, mash and serve! I mean, it doesn't get any easier than that...

     

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    So what exactly do you need to make these sweet potatoes? Just 5 main ingredients + salt and pepper.

    1. sweet potatoes
    2. butter
    3. milk
    4. green onions
    5. garlic powder (or you can use a minced clove of garlic)

    This recipe makes 4-6 side servings, so if you are feeding a large group, go ahead and double up or even triple up. This stuff is like gold, it will disappear so fast.

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

     

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes


    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal.


    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs. sweet potatoes (approximately 2 large), peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup milk
    • 3 tablespoons green onions (green parts)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water to cover potatoes by about an inch. Heat over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until tender and soft when you insert a fork, approximately 10-15 minutes.
    2. Drain sweet potatoes and place back in the pot. Mash them using a potato masher (or a fork).
    3. Add in the butter and stir until melted and incorporated into the sweet potatoes. Slowly add in the milk and continue to stir. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until fully combined.
    4. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra green onions and serve warm.

    Notes

    • Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish

    Did you make this recipe?

    I'd love to see! Tag me @aheadofthyme on Instagram.

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Other Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Herb-roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for your holiday table or dinner table on any night. It is one of my go-to's since it is super easy, taking only about 10 minutes of prep time. Your oven basically does all the work.
    • The combination of salty, sweet, and a hint of spice makes baked sweet potato wedges with homemade honey mustard sauce the perfect appetizer or side dish.
    • Gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian? Try this delicious and flavourful Thai yam and sweet potato yellow curry. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe combines starchy vegetables and Thai curry to create a creamy vegetarian yellow curry.
    Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    1K Shares
    Pin430
    Yum573
    Share
    Tweet
    More
    « 10-Minute Nutty Green Beans
    Easy Homemade Biscuits »

    Stay Updated

    Subscribe now to receive all the latest recipes, tips and news directly to your inbox.
    * indicates required
    How often would you like to receive recipe updates

    Food Blogger Business School | foodbloggerbusinessschool.com

    Food Blogger Business School

    A step-by-step program that teaches food bloggers how to grow and scale their blogs into a full-time business

    in less time and without posting endless content until you burn out.

    LEARN MORE

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jan says

      November 05, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      I made these savoury sweet potatoes tonight. So easy. So delicious! I added a bit of crumbled bacon and thyme, a tribute to your site. 😉
      I look forward to checking out your other recipes.

      Reply
    2. Ann says

      December 05, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      My family loooooves sweet potatoes so I’m always looking for new ways to serve them. I must admit I always sweeten them up somehow but definitely trying this savory version next time!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        December 20, 2019 at 8:49 pm

        Let me know how your family likes these savoury sweet potatoes! 🙂

        Reply
    3. kita says

      November 18, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Sweet potatoes are my JAM and I have never been into adding sugar and stuff. So the idea of green onions and garlic - Um YES PLEASE!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        November 19, 2019 at 6:58 pm

        Couldn't agree more! 😀

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      November 18, 2019 at 5:15 am

      I never tried sweet potato mash but then I saw your recipe. I had to give it a try because it looked perfect and so tasty. I wasn't wrong. It came out so delicious. My family loved it. Will make it again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        November 19, 2019 at 6:58 pm

        So glad to hear!! So happy your family loved it as much as mine does 🙂

        Reply
    5. Rebecca Blackwell says

      November 17, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      I was just having a conversation with my daughter about how difficult it is to find a sweet potato recipe that isn't loaded with sugar. Not only do I not want to eat so much sugar with my veggies, I don't really like sweet potato dishes that are actually sweet. So, I was so happy to find this recipe! It looks like exactly the kind of sweet potatoes my daughter and I will love and has been added to our thanksgiving menu!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        November 19, 2019 at 6:57 pm

        Awesome!! So glad to have helped you find the recipe that you are looking for! Let me know how it goes at Thanksgiving! I hope you love it as much as I do 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome!

    Quick and easy recipes for the everyday home cook, using fresh, seasonal and wholesome ingredients -- from healthy meals to take-out to comfort foods. | aheadofthyme.com

    Hi, we're Sam and Dan! We like to help busy people eat real food that tastes good. Here, you can find hundreds of delicious, quick and easy recipes, using quality and wholesome ingredients. Read more about us

    Stay Updated

    Subscribe now to receive all the latest recipes, tips and news directly to your inbox.
    * indicates required
    How often would you like to receive recipe updates

    Food Blogger Business School | foodbloggerbusinessschool.com

    Food Blogger Business School

    A step-by-step program that teaches food bloggers how to grow and scale their blogs into a full-time business

    in less time and without posting endless content until you burn out.

    LEARN MORE

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About Ahead of Thyme

    Hello and welcome! I'm Sam -- the founder of Ahead of Thyme, where we help busy people eat real food that tastes good. Here, you will find hundreds of delicious, quick and easy recipes, using quality and wholesome ingredients. So stay a while, browse around, and make something tasty for dinner tonight.

    • RSS Feed
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Shop
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
    • Food Blogger Business School
    • Newsletter

    Browse

    • 60+ Easy Dinners
    • 60+ Chicken Recipes
    • 25+ Ground Beef Recipes
    • 40+ Pasta Recipes
    • 50+ Bread Recipes
    • 25+ Air Fryer Recipes
    • Dessert

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.

    Copyright © 2021 Ahead of Thyme Incorporated