4 sweet potatoes, washed
1 Tablespoon soft margarine
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prick sweet potatoes with fork in several spots. Wrap in aluminum foil.
- Bake sweet potatoes 1 to 1 ¼ hours or until tender when pressed.
- 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.
- Scoop flesh into serving dish.
- Add margarine and brown sugar to sweet potatoes. Lightly mash sweet potatoes and flavorings together with fork.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Category
5 ingredients or less, Kid-friendly recipes
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
4 sweet potatoes, washed
1 Tablespoon soft margarine
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prick sweet potatoes with fork in several spots. Wrap in aluminum foil.
- Bake sweet potatoes 1 to 1 ¼ hours or until tender when pressed.
- 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.
- Scoop flesh into serving dish.
- Add margarine and brown sugar to sweet potatoes. Lightly mash sweet potatoes and flavorings together with fork.
- 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.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.