Walnut Free Sweet Potato Mash
Sweet potato mash is one of those side dishes that feels both humble and a little bit special — naturally sweet, buttery, and deeply comforting in a way that goes with almost everything on the table. This version gets its silky texture from a smart technique: drying the drained potatoes over low heat before mashing, so you're not working excess moisture into the final dish. Warm butter and milk are stirred in together, giving you that rich, creamy consistency without any fuss. A splash of apple cider vinegar is the quiet hero here, cutting through the sweetness just enough to keep every bite balanced and interesting. Fresh thyme adds an herby, slightly earthy note that makes the whole thing taste a little more grown-up. The optional parsley brings a pop of color and freshness if you want to dress it up for company. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing — just a genuinely delicious bowl of mash you can feel good about serving.
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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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