- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
These easy mashed sweet potatoes are savory, but you can add a few extra ingredients for a sweeter version. See our notes in the tips section below.
Ingredient:
- 3 pounds (1360g) sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean, 5 to 6 medium
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sour cream or heavy cream, optional
- Optional toppings: finely chopped parsley or chives and fresh ground black pepper
