Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

4 sweet potatoes, washed
1 Tablespoon soft margarine
1 Tablespoon brown sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Prick sweet potatoes with fork in several spots. Wrap in aluminum foil.
  3. Bake sweet potatoes 1 to 1 ¼ hours or until tender when pressed.
  4. When the sweet potatoes are done, remove from oven. Let potatoes cool briefly; remove foil. Slit open potato, taking care to avoid skin contact with escaping steam.
  5. Scoop flesh into serving dish.
  6. Add margarine and brown sugar to sweet potatoes. Lightly mash sweet potatoes and flavorings together with fork.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Recipe Category

5 ingredients or less, Kid-friendly recipes

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

4 sweet potatoes, washed
1 Tablespoon soft margarine
1 Tablespoon brown sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Prick sweet potatoes with fork in several spots. Wrap in aluminum foil.
  3. Bake sweet potatoes 1 to 1 ¼ hours or until tender when pressed.
  4. When the sweet potatoes are done, remove from oven. Let potatoes cool briefly; remove foil. Slit open potato, taking care to avoid skin contact with escaping steam.
  5. Scoop flesh into serving dish.
  6. Add margarine and brown sugar to sweet potatoes. Lightly mash sweet potatoes and flavorings together with fork.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

6 serving per container

Serving size 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 2g Added Sugars 4%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 295mg 6%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.