Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Cinnamon

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A naturally sweet, creamy mashed sweet potato side dish with warm cinnamon and a hint of maple syrup, perfect for kids. This American kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, and maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and cut 2 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Step 2: Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup whole milk.
  3. Step 3: Mash the mixture with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy, adjusting with a little more milk if needed. Taste and add more cinnamon or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.

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