MASHED SWEET POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

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My family loves this sweet potato recipe for the microwave, even my 2-year-old. It's fast and easy and I don't have to think about it much.

Provided by jmlow

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large sweet potato
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.
  • Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.
  • Cut potato in half and remove soft potato flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Mash the potato with a fork and mix with cream cheese and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 290.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

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