Maple Sweet Potatoes

I found a perfect sweet potato side dish for those with sweet tooth.

I don't know why, but I never thought of putting two of my favorite flavors: sweet potatoes and maple syrup, until I was trying to figure out a way to sweeten this dish without using sugar Yum...

It was so easy to prepare and it is so nutritious! It is a perfect side dish for red meat such as meat loaf, rack of lamb, filet mignon...etc.

Please try it at home!

Ingredients:

• a pinch kosher salt


• 3 medium sized organic sweet potatoes, each cut into 2 inch pieces


• 4 ounces cream cheese, or more if you prefer creamier mashed potatoes


• 2-5 table spoons maple syrup, or more if you like it sweeter

Directions:

1)Bring large pot of water to boil, add kosher salt and sweet potatoes and cook until potatoes are fork tender

2)Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl

3)Add cream cheese and maple syrup into the bowl

4)Mash the potatoes, cream cheese and the syrup with a potato masher and mash until desired consistency.

5)Serve warm as a side dish, or eat it as a healthy yet satisfying snack!

* Pictured above is a maple sweet potatoes served along side with goat cheese cauliflower and pan seared meatloaf with creamy mushroom sauce. I will be posting the recipes for the meat loaf and cauliflower in the future so please come back to check it out!