Gluten Free Sweet Potato Mash
Creamy, buttery, and just a little herbaceous, this sweet potato mash is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten — sweet potatoes, butter, whole milk, fresh thyme, and a bright splash of apple cider vinegar — so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required. That small hit of vinegar is the secret weapon, cutting through the richness and making the whole bowl taste more alive. The technique of drying the potatoes over low heat before mashing is a simple but brilliant move that keeps the texture fluffy and smooth rather than watery or dense. Fresh thyme and optional parsley add a savory, garden-fresh note that balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes beautifully. Whether you're serving it alongside a holiday roast or a simple weeknight protein, this mash is comforting, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly easy to pull off.
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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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