Brown Sugar Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes with warm cinnamon and brown sugar—the perfect Thanksgiving side. Microwaves and mashes in 15 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place sweet potato chunks in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp water.
Step 2
Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until very tender.
Step 3
Drain any excess water, then add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy, ~2 minutes.
Step 5
Serve warm alongside roasted turkey, potatoes, carrots, and garlic.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe bowl
- fork or potato masher
- measuring spoons
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