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Sweet Potato Mash

A simple, soft mash that brings out the natural sweetness of sweet potato. Finish with butter, cream or milk, and a little cinnamon or nutmeg if you like.

By Benjamin · Updated 2026-10-16

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Sketch of orange sweet potato mash in a ceramic bowl with a wooden spoon and a cut sweet potato.
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About this recipe

Sweet potato gives this mash its warm colour and naturally sweet flavour. Boiling or steaming the chunks keeps the method straightforward; once tender, they are ready to mash with butter and a little warm milk or cream. Salt and pepper balance the sweetness, while a little cinnamon or nutmeg offers an optional variation. The quantities make four side servings; the metric adaptation still needs a kitchen trial.

At the kitchen bench

Sweet Potato Mash

Yield
4 side servings
Servings
4

Ingredients

Ingredients

Method

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks for even cooking.
  2. Boil or steam until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
  3. Drain well, then mash while warm with the butter. Add the warm milk or cream a little at a time until the texture suits you; you may not need it all.
  4. If you like, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to balance the natural sweetness.

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Australian measures: 1 tablespoon = 20mL · 1 teaspoon = 5mL.

Quantities adapted to a half batch from Holly Nilsson’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes at Spend With Pennies, rounded to metric (900g sweet potato, 40g butter and 40mL milk for four). Benjamin supplied the original method and optional spices. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.

By Benjamin · Updated 2026-10-16

https://recipes.bless.id.au/recipes/sweet-potato-mash/