Peanut Free Sweet Potato Mash
There is something deeply comforting about a bowl of silky sweet potato mash, and this version earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. The trick of drying the drained potatoes over low heat before mashing makes a real difference — it pulls out excess moisture so the final texture is luxuriously smooth rather than watery or dense. Warm butter and whole milk get stirred in together, giving every bite a rich, creamy finish that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the natural sweetness of the potatoes, and fresh thyme adds an earthy, herby note that keeps the dish from tipping into dessert territory. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there is no need to scan labels or worry about shared-facility warnings that can make packaged sides stressful. Optional parsley folded in at the end adds a pop of color and freshness if you want to dress it up for company. This is the kind of side dish that disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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