Sweet potatoes can be made so many different ways, but the mashed way is so underrated. This meal is so sweet you’d think it’s a dessert. Not only are they delicious, but super easy to make as well!
How To Make Copycat Applebee’s Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, these sweet mashed potatoes are not only healthy but also delicious and filling.
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb sweet potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- salt and ground white pepper, to taste
- water, as needed
For Serving:
- 1 tbsp pecans, or walnuts, roasted
Instructions
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Cover your potatoes with enough water in a soup pot. Bring this to a boil, and continue boiling until potatoes are soft, roughly 15 minutes.
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While waiting, combine your milk, butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
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Continue simmering until the sugar has dissolved and milk has reduced by half, roughly 5 to 7 minutes.
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Drain and mash the potatoes, then slowly pour your milk mixture in batches, folding in between, until smooth.
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Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
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Portion accordingly. Garnish with walnuts and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 20g
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- Calcium: 169mg
- Calories: 401kcal
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
- Fat: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Iron: 1mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Potassium: 776mg
- Protein: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Sodium: 143mg
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 27415IU
- Vitamin C: 5mg
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