• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
    • Meats
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pork
      • Turkey
    • Seafood
      • Shellfish Recipes
        • Calamari
        • Clams
        • Crab
        • Lobster
        • Mussels
        • Oysters
        • Scallops
        • Shrimp
      • Fish
    • Salsas and Dips
      • Salsas
      • Dips
    • Soups
    • Side Dishes and Drinks
      • Side Dishes
      • Drinks
    • Breads and Grains
    • Vegetarian Dishes
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • and More!
  • Recipes by Type
    • Puerto Rican Recipes
    • Mexican Recipes
    • Recipes
  • Beyond the Kitchen
    • and More!
    • My Best Blogging Tools
  • Library

Mexican Appetizers and More!

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Puerto Rican Recipes
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Puerto Rican Recipes
    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes and Drinks » Side Dishes » Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes)

    Published: Dec 22, 2019 Modified: Jun 10, 2023 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes)

    Share on Social!

    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    These Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) are creamy and delicious! They pair well with turkey, pork, beef or chicken. Excellent side dish!

    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) served in a white bowl and topped with a sliver of butter.

    I love Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) especially at this time of year! They side perfectly with pretty much any meat! Especially delicious with turkey, pork, beef or chicken.

    They’re quick, super easy, delicious and on the table in 30 minutes or less!

    With Christmas and New Years around the corner its only natural to think of making some sort of sweet potato dish.  But why wait to have these creamy delicious batatas majadas when they’re so good!

    These are great anytime!

    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) served in a white bowl and topped with a sliver of butter.

    Health Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes

    Did you know that on top of this sweet potato mash being hyper yummy, that they’re also good for you!

    Yes they are!

    Here are a few reasons why we all should be eating more sweet potato dishes. 

    Sweet Potatoes….

    • are good for your gut microbiome and help in preventing different types of infections and growth of bacterial pathogens.
    • help boost your immune system because of all the vitamin A they contain which helps the body fight against infections and diseases.
    • sweet potatoes have also been linked in supporting good eye health because of all the Vitamin A they contain.
    • because of the magnesium sweet potatoes contain, they help in easing stress and anxiety. 
    • sweet potatoes also contain potassium which has demonstrated to lower blood pressure in turn helps in reducing a possibility of developing a heart condition.
    • of course let’s not forget the obvious of being a great source of fiber helping to keep a healthy digestive system. 

    So you see sweet potatoes are not solely delicious but also a healthy little spud to eat!

    And these are just a few of the benefits! 

    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) served in a white bowl and topped with a sliver of butter.

    Ingredients for Batatas Majadas

    • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup milk
    • pinch of salt (optional)

    Toppings

    crushed pecans (optional)

    How to Make Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes)

    Sweet potatoes or Batatas on a wooden cutting board.
    Batatas cued in a saucepan with water.
    ooked cubed batatas in saucepan.
    1. Peel the sweet potatoes with a potato peeler or knife and cube into one inch pieces.
    2. Rinse pieces and add to a saucepan with enough water to cover.
    3. Cook over medium high heat for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
    4. Drain water from saucepan.
    Ingredients added to the cubed cooked sweet potato pieces.
    Sweet potatoes (Batatas Majadas) mashed.
    1. Add all the ingredients to the pot and mash with a potato masher or an immersion blender for an extra creamy mash.
    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) served in a white bowl and topped with a sliver of butter.

    For other delicious side dishes, yo will also love these:

    Arroz con Gandules (Pigeon Peas and Rice)

    Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)

    Puerto Rican Rice (Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn)

    Puerto Rican Rice and Beans

    For a full list of side dishes →side dishes

    For another delicious sweet potato dish, you will also like this Sweet Potato Pie by Sally’s Baking Addiction.

    📖 Recipe

    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) served in a white bowl and topped with a sliver of butter.

    Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes)

    These Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) are creamy and delicious. They pair well with turkey, pork, beef or chicken.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed into one inch pieces.
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • pinch of salt (optional)

    Toppings

    • crushed pecans or candied pecans (optional)

    Instructions

    • Peel the sweet potatoes with a potato peeler or knife and cube into one inch pieces.

    • Rinse pieces and add to a saucepan with enough water to cover.
      Cook over medium high heat for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
      Drain water from saucepan.
    • Add all the ingredients to the pot and mash with a potato masher or an immersion blender for an extra creamy mash.

    • Garnish with chopped pecans or an extra dollop of butter.

    Notes

    If you would like to make this recipe Vegan, simply use a butter alternative and a plant based milk.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8 | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 24275IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Click the stars above or below to rate or leave a comment down below!

    More Side Dishes

    • Macarrones con Queso (macaroni and cheese) baked in a casserole with a small serving on the side.
      Macarrones con Queso
    • Ensalada de Pasta Fría served in a clear transparent bowl.
      Ensalada de Pasta Fría
    • Ensalada de Bacalao served in a white platter with a side of yuca and avocado.
      Ensalada de Bacalao
    • Arroz a la Jardinera (Arroz con Vegetales) cooked in a cast aluminum pot, (caldero), a side of olives and a serving of rice.
      Arroz a la Jardinera

    Subscribe

     
     

    Reader Interactions

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Join the Discussion Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Profile Picture of founder of Mexican Appetizers and More

    HOLA! WELCOME!

    I'm Cathy! Here we like to talk about food, especially Latin food and appetizers. Love Mexican, Puerto Rican and other Latin food? Come and indulge with me in some of the tastiest Latin appetizers and dishes. 

    More about me →

    Recipes We're Loving this Month

    • Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo) in a white bowl with white rice on the side.
      Puerto Rican Chicken Soup

    • Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo) cooked in a black skillet.
      Easy Delicious Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)

    • Carne frita served in a white platter with a side of garlic dipping sauce.
      Carne Frita (Fried Pork Chunks)

    • Sopa de Salchichon (Salami Soup) cooked in a large caldero (dutch oven pot) with a side of white rice and avocado halves.
      Sopa de Salchichon

    • Pollo Chuco (Pollo con Tajadas) assembled on a white plate and pickled red onions on the side.
      Pollo Chuco (Pollo con Tajadas)

    • Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops served on a white platter.
      Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops

    • Espagueti con carne molida (Puerto Rican Spaghetti) served in a white bowl with a side of bread, tossed salad and grated parmesan cheese.
      Espagueti con Carne Molida

    • Ensalada de Coditos con Jamon (Macaroni Salad with Ham) served in a white salad bowl and a glass salad bowl.
      Ensalada de Coditos con Jamón

    Dinner Recipes

    • Costillas Fritas (Fried Ribs) served on a white platter with lime wedges and a side of garlic aioli and garlic vinaigrette.
      Costillas Fritas (Fried Ribs)

    • Mojarra frita laying on top of a bed of white rice surrounding by slices of red onions and avocado slices.
      Mojarra Frita

    • Espagueti con carne molida (Puerto Rican Spaghetti) served in a white bowl with a side of bread, tossed salad and grated parmesan cheese.
      Espagueti con Carne Molida

    • Fully cooked Sudado de Pollo (Colombian Chicken Stew) in pot.
      Sudado de Pollo

    Yummy Desserts

    • Flan de Calabaza served on a white and black patterned plate with caramel sauce around.
      Flan de Calabaza

    • Flan de Café (Coffee Flan) on a white platter and a smaller flan on another white plate topped with coffee granules.
      Flan de Café (Coffee Flan)

    • A slice of Budin de Pan on a small white plate with the rum sauce beside it in a gravy bowl.
      Budín de Pan

    • Arroz con Dulce Puertorriqueño (Puerto Rican Rice Pudding) served in a white casserole topped with ground cinnamon.
      Arroz con Dulce Puertorriqueño

    • Tembleque de Coco served in a rimmed mold, topped with coconut flakes.
      Tembleque de Coco

    • Flan de coco served on a large platter and two individual side servings with whipped cream.
      Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    • Limber de Coco (Coconut Limber) prepared and frozen in plastic cups, topped with shredded coconut and ground cinnamon.
      Limber de Coco

    • Limber de Leche (Limber de Crema) served in plastic cups, topped with cinnamon and one flipped over inside cup. Cinnamon sticks laying beside limbers.
      Limber de Leche

    Popular Recipes

    • Puerto Rican Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo) in a white bowl with white rice on the side.
      Puerto Rican Chicken Soup

    • A batch of arroz blanco cooked in a caldero (dutch oven pot). Beside it is a white plate with a serving of rice and avocado slices and a small bowl of habichuelas guisadas (stewed beans).
      Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

    • Chicharrones de Puerco (Pork Cracklings) served on a white plate with cilantro garlic aioli and lime wedges.
      Chicharrones de Cerdo

    • Carne frita served in a white platter with a side of garlic dipping sauce.
      Carne Frita (Fried Pork Chunks)

    • Refreshing Agua de Platano (Banana Agua Fresca) served in Mason Jars and topped with fresh banana slices and cinnamon.
      Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

    • Authentic Mexican Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce served on a green and white platter.
      Authentic Mexican Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2025 Mexican Appetizers and More

    Unauthorized use and/or duplication of material without express and written permission from this site's owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Mexican Appetizers and More with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.