Sandra Lee’s Maple Mashed Potatoes Recipe Is Holiday Magic
Sandra Lee's semi-homemade side dish delivers all the holiday comfort with zero stress or fuss
For countless holidays, celebrity chef and TV host Sandra Lee has been sharing her semi-homemade recipes from her home to yours. And for Sandra Lee’s Maple Mashed Potatoes recipe, she makes this dish extra-easy by starting with canned sweet potatoes. This 6-ingredient side comes together in a snap—and couldn’t be more simple with familiar ingredients like recipe-ready potatoes plus spices, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
Sweet potatoes are a must at your holiday table, often topped with mini marshmallows, but Sandra Lee’s Maple Mashed Potatoes recipe marries two favorite flavors. You still get the satisfying comfort of sweet potatoes without the fussiness of having to peel and cut them up first. Then, you add in maple syrup plus familiar seasonings like pumpkin pie spice, salt and pepper. Finishing this dish with butter, syrup and chopped pecans takes this solid side over the top. Prepare to give in to a new holiday tradition.
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Ingredients
- 2 (29 oz.) cans cut sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Chopped toasted pecans and additional maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
PrintDrain sweet potatoes and place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high (100% power) for 5 min. Drain well.
Stir in butter, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice. Use a potato masher to mash sweet potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If using, sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans and drizzle with additional maple syrup.
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