Whipped sweet potatoes in a small brown bowl.

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

United States Department of Agriculture
Brighten your plate with the perfect side dish. This quick and easy-to-prepare sweet potato recipe will become a menu favorite.

Ingredients 

  • 14 ounces Sweet Potatoes peeled and cut in quarters
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk low-fat 1%
  • 1 Tablespoon Margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Potato Masher or Blender

Instructions

  • Place sweet potatoes in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a medium bowl, immediately combine drained sweet potatoes, milk, margarine, salt, and pepper.
  • Using a blender, or potato masher, mix until potatoes are smooth and fluffy.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
80
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
59
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
229
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
9473
IU
189
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Ground Black Pepper, Milk, Salt, Sweet Potatoes