Boost any dining experience with the enticing taste of these garlic-mashed sweet potatoes! Their inviting smell and delectable flavor will bring a yummy twist to your Thanksgiving or festive meal. Moreover, the recipe is easy, but the fragrant undertones make it an ideal side dish for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or practically any meal where mashed potatoes would fit right in. And the benefits don’t end there – their noteworthy health benefits make them a superb choice for adding more veggies to your diet.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions:
- Bring the chopped sweet potatoes to a boil in salted water in a large pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Add garlic butter to the sweet potatoes and mash them with a potato masher or a fork.
- Gradually add the milk to the sweet potato mixture while mashing until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season the mashed sweet potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh chives.
- Serve the mashed sweet potatoes hot as a side dish.