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

These Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) are creamy and delicious. They pair well with turkey, pork, beef or chicken.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 194kcal

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: 8g | 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