Low Sugar Sweet Potato Mash
Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet enough that they need absolutely nothing extra to taste indulgent, and this mash leans into that completely. There's no added sugar anywhere in the ingredient list — just the earthy, caramel-like depth that comes from the potatoes themselves once they're boiled until perfectly tender and dried out over low heat. That extra step of evaporating the surface moisture before mashing is a small move that makes a big difference, concentrating the flavor and giving you a silkier, less watery result. Warm butter and whole milk get stirred in for richness, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things from feeling heavy. Fresh thyme brings a subtle herbal note that makes the whole bowl feel a little more grown-up and dinner-party worthy. It's the kind of side dish that tastes like it has more going on than it actually does — which is exactly what you want on a busy weeknight or a packed holiday table.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 15–18 minutes.
- 2
Drain the sweet potatoes through a colander, then return them to the empty pot. Set the pot over low heat for 1–2 minutes, shaking occasionally, until any surface moisture has evaporated and the potatoes look dry.
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