Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Miso Butter (5 Ingredients)

By Jamie Vespa

Naturally sweet with a deeply savory twist, these mashed spuds are guaranteed crowd pleasers.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1/4 cup (plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened)
• 1 Tbsp. miso paste
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth (warmed)
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the potatoes in a large steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cook until fork-tender, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare Miso Butter by creaming 2 Tbsp. of the butter and miso paste together with a fork. Add black pepper and set aside.

3. 3

   Mash sweet potatoes by hand using a rice or masher, or blend in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 cup softened butter, broth, and salt.

4. 4

   Transfer to a bowl and immediately top with Miso Butter, which will melt into the potatoes from the residual heat. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.