Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
A savory mashed sweet potatoes recipe. Combining yukon and sweet potatoes is brilliant! A perfect holiday side dish. Super easy and seriously delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon potatoes ((7 medium), peeled)
- 1 lb sweet potatoes ((2 medium), peeled)
- 1 small onion (peeled and halved)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 g arlic cloves
- 1/2 Tbsp sea salt
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted, hot)
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- 4 oz bacon (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp chives (chopped, to garnish)
Steps
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Peel and dice yukon and sweet potatoes into 1/2" cubes, then place them in a large pot. Add halved onion, 2 bay leaves, 3 garlic cloves, and enough water to cover potatoes then place over medium/high heat.
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When potatoes start to boil, add 1/2 Tbsp salt then reduce heat to med-low, partially cover and cook for 10-12 min. Potatoes are done when easily pierced with a knife. Remove and discard onion, garlic and bay leaves and drain the potatoes.
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Mash potatoes until uniform in color then mash in 4 Tbsp hot melted butter. Finally, add 2 heaping Tbsp of sour cream and mash until smooth. You can use a potato ricer or hand mixer to get it perfectly smooth if desired.
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In a medium sauté pan, cook chopped bacon until golden brown then remove from heat. Sprinkle over the mashed potatoes and garnish with chives to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon potatoes | 2 lbs | - | - |
| sweet potatoes | 1 lb | - | - |
| small onion | 1 | - | - |
| bay leaves | 2 | $1.56/kg | $0.31 |
| arlic cloves | 3 g | - | - |
| sea salt | 0.5 tbsp | - | - |
| unsalted butter | 4 tbsp | - | - |
| sour cream | 3 tbsp | - | - |
| bacon | 4 oz | - | - |
| chives | 1 tbsp | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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