Quick and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These easy mashed sweet potatoes are boiled, then seasoned to perfection with butter, garlic, basil, and thyme for a quick and delicious side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 573 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; add butter, garlic, basil, and thyme. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth.