Savory Sweet Potato Mash

You’ll love how easy this Savory Sweet Potato Mash is to prepare. Even better, you’ll love the flavor of this new twist on a holiday classic. Rather than the added sweetness of sugar or maple syrup, this sweet potato mash uses sage, rosemary, and leeks to create a unique savory flavor. The recipe is also gluten-free and Whole30 friendly.

Ready to try a new twist on a holiday classic?

FAQS:

Can I make Mashed Sweet Potatoes ahead of time?Definitely. Feel free to make these a day or two ahead of time. Simply store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to reheat and serve.

What can I use the dark green part of leeks for?The tops of leeks are fantastic for flavoring homemade stocks.

INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY MASHED SWEET POTATOES:

• Sweet potatoes: They’re high in vitamin A and contain more antioxidants than regular potatoes.
• Leeks: Leeks are sweeter and milder than onions. They’re also high in antioxidants.
• Greek yogurt: It’s lower in calories and fat than sour cream.
• Herbs: Add fantastic savory flavor to the dish.

HOW TO PREPARE:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prick each of the potatoes with a fork a few times, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 350ºF for about an hour. Potatoes are finished when a paring knife easily pierces the flesh. Or, carefully squeeze the potato lightly. If it gives easily, potatoes are ready to mash.
• When the potatoes are nearly ready, slice the leeks, then sauté them in a skillet with a tablespoon of butter until they are soft. (About 7 minutes.) Remove from the heat, and set aside.
• When they are cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half, and scoop the soft flesh into a large bowl. Add the leeks, spices, and Greek yogurt, and mash everything together well. I used my grandmother’s old-fashioned potato masher. You could use an electric mixer, but the potatoes are so soft that it really isn’t necessary.
• Once the potatoes are mashed, they are ready to serve. Or, you can place them in a covered baking dish and refrigerate until you are ready to heat them and serve. I reheated them in the oven for the last fifteen minutes of cooking my Stuffed Cornish Game Hens, and they were perfect.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

I like to add a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives on top just before serving.

While you can serve this healthy Sweet Potato Mash with any main dish you like, a few of my favorites are:

• Air Fryer Turkey Breast
• Buttermilk Brined Roasted Chicken
• Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens
• Whole Smoked Chicken
• Air Fryer Whole Chicken
• Smoked Pork Loin

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INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Butter: Use olive or avocado oil.
• Make it a vegan sweet potato mash: Swap out the Greek yogurt for your favorite dairy-free milk and the butter for your oil of choice.
• Keep this recipe Whole30 compliant by substituting almond milk for regular milk and using ghee rather than butter.
• A few variations that I’ve tried and liked for this recipe include: substitute garlic and shallots for the leeks, or use thyme rather than sage.

RECIPE NOTES:

• This recipe was first published on December 21, 2016, but was republished with updated photos, ingredients, and notes to make the recipe more user friendly.
• If you have an Instant Pot, you can cook the potatoes in about 30 minutes. Check out Rachel’s easy recipe at Rachel Cooks.
• Parchment paper makes clean up a breeze. If You Care’s parchment is unbleached and compostable.

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