The sweet potato is mashed.You may find yourself craving mashed sweet potatoes year-round because it's so delicious and versatile.You can roast or microwave the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them.
Step 1: Cut the sweet potatoes.
To remove the skin from the sweet potatoes, use a vegetable peeler.Cut them into chunks.You don't need to clean the sweet potatoes before you remove the skins.A rinse after peeling the spuds will remove any dirt left in the flesh.To promote consistency in cooking, try to keep the pieces evenly sized.The pieces may fall apart if you cut them too small.They will take longer to cook if you cut them too large.
Step 2: Put the cover on the water.
The sweet potatoes should be placed in a large stockpot.They will be covered by about 1 inch of cold water.
Step 3: The sweet potatoes need to be boiled.
The stockpot should be placed on the stove.Bring the water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes.If you want to know if the sweet potatoes are done, pierce one chunk with a fork.The fork should easily slide into the chunk if the sweet potatoes are ready.
Step 4: The water should be drained.
Put the contents of the stockpot through a strainer to remove any water, then return the chunks of sweet potato to the pot.Don't return the stockpot to the stove if you keep it on a heat-resistant surface.If you want to place the sweet potatoes in a separate bowl, return them to the empty stockpot.The heat from the residual heat should help dry the sweet potato chunks.
Step 5: Milk and butter are good for this.
The sweet potatoes should be roughly mashed using an electric hand mixer.Continue mashing until combined after adding milk and butter.If you prefer mashed sweet potatoes, use a fork or potato masher and limit the amount of milk and butter you add.It's possible to completely remove the milk from the mash.If you prefer creamy sweet potato mash, you'll need to use an electric hand mixer.Beat the sweet potatoes with the full amount of milk and butter.
Step 6: The season should be as desired.
You can add seasonings to the sweet potato mash.Add the seasonings to the mash.If you want to make a basic sweet potato mash, add salt and pepper to taste and adjust as needed.Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a sweet taste.Salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder can be used to make a sweet potato mash.If you like spicy foods, try mixing in a little chili sauce with some cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 7: It's time to serve.
The sweet potato mash is done.Enjoy it while it's hot.
Step 8: The temperature of the oven should be 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil.
Step 9: Cut the sweet potatoes.
To remove dirt from the sweet potatoes, rinse them under cool, running water and use a vegetable brush.Use the tines of a fork to pierce each sweet potato.Don't peel the sweet potatoes.After the spuds have baked, you can remove the skins.The distribution of heat should be regulated by piercing the sweet potatoes.Place the holes evenly around the entire spud to make four to seven sets of piercings.
Step 10: Roast the sweet potatoes.
The sweet potatoes should be placed on the baking sheet before the oven.The sweet potatoes should be roasted for 40 to 50 minutes.The fork should glide through the center of the sweet potato without resistance when ready.When squeezed in the center, the sweet potatoes should give a little.
Step 11: It was slightly cool.
The sweet potatoes need to be removed from the oven.If you want to handle them with your bare hands, set them aside for 5 minutes.
Step 12: Cut the sweet potatoes.
Use a knife to cut the skin of the sweet potato.Use your fingers to peel the skin away.The skins of the sweet potatoes should loosen when roasted.It's not necessary to use a vegetable peeler or knife.To avoid burning your hands, work carefully.If you have trouble peeling the sweet potatoes, you can cut them open and use a spoon to dig out the flesh.
Step 13: The sweet potatoes should be mashed with butter and milk.
The sweet potatoes should be placed in a large bowl.The sweet potatoes should be mashed with a fork.Slowly add the milk and butter, mashing after each one.When the mash reaches your desired consistency, stop.If you prefer sweeter potatoes, you should only add a small amount of milk and butter, and continue mashing the spuds with a fork or potato masher.If you prefer creamy mash, use the full amount of milk and butter and beat the sweet potatoes with an electric hand mixer.
Step 14: As desired.
Salt and pepper can be added or adjusted to fit your sense of taste.Add the appropriate set of seasonings instead of salt and pepper if you prefer another flavor profile.The autumn flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg can be added to the mash.Salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder can be used to create a more assertive dish.Adding a dash of chili sauce along with some cinnamon and nutmeg will make it taste better.
Step 15: Immediately serve.
The best time to enjoy the sweet potato mash is hot.
Step 16: The sweet potatoes should be washed.
Under running water, rinse the sweet potatoes.A vegetable brush can be used to remove dirt and debris.Even though you will eventually remove the skins before mashing the spuds, you should not peel the sweet potatoes during this step.
Step 17: The sweet potatoes should be blanched.
Use the tines of a fork to pierce each sweet potato.Do not restrict the holes to one side of the sweet potato.The distribution of heat is regulated by the piercing step.If heat and steam build up in the sweet potatoes, they could burst and make a mess in your microwave.
Step 18: Once, microwave until tender.
For 5 minutes, microwave the sweet potatoes.Continue microwaving for 5 minutes until they feel tender.For four sweet potatoes, you'll need to microwave the entire batches for about 20 minutes.To prevent the sweet potatoes from over cooking, it's best to continue microwaving in 5-minute or less intervals.You should be able to pierce through the side of the sweet potato and into its center when you are ready.The sweet potatoes should be easy to squeeze.
Step 19: The flesh needs to be removed.
Allow the sweet potatoes to cool.When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half and use a spoon to transfer the flesh to a large bowl.
Step 20: Milk and butter are good for this.
Slowly add the milk and butter, working in small amounts, while mashing the sweet potato flesh with a fork or potato masher.Continue until you get the consistency you want.When mashing sweet potatoes, add minimal milk and butter, and use a potato masher or fork.If you want smooth and creamy sweet potatoes, add the full amount of milk and butter and use an electric hand mixer or immersion blender.
Step 21: To enjoy the season.
Add the appropriate seasonings after choosing which flavor profile you'd like to try.Add seasoning to the sweet potatoes.Keep things simple with salt and pepper.If you don't like salt and pepper, adjust the amounts to taste.Adding a little maple syrup will make it sweeter.Pair this flavor with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.If you want to add some flavor to the mashed sweet potatoes, add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.To make something with a spicy kick, mix in some chili sauce with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 22: It's up to you to serve.
The sweet potato mash should be ready to eat.