By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
93 cal · 35 min
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe GLPR2fa7b627b5113e
A simple and comforting side dish of creamy mashed sweet potatoes seasoned with warm thyme, salt, and pepper. Perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning preparation.
Rinse the sweet potatoes under cool running water, scrubbing gently to remove any dirt. Peel away the skin using a vegetable peeler or knife.
Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into approximately 3/4-inch thick slices.
Transfer the potato slices to a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them completely.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, maintain a steady simmer and cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until they are very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Carefully drain all the water from the potatoes using a colander or by pouring off the liquid while keeping the potatoes in the pan.
Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a medium mixing bowl.
Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes until you reach your desired consistency—smooth or with small chunks, as you prefer.
Add the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the mashed potatoes.
Comments
Sweet potatoes are a North Carolina staple, available year-round and cheap at every major chain—expect around $1.50 total for four servings. The ingredient list is bare-bones and honest, costing under $0.50 per serving with thyme the only item needing any thought, though fresh thyme is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger without a second trip. The stated 35 minutes is realistic for peeling, chopping, and boiling, though a pressure cooker cuts it to 15 if you own one. This is a side dish that reheats beautifully, plays well with pulled pork or ham, and requires no active attention once the pot's on—solid weeknight material for a family that enjoys root vegetables.
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