Food and Recipes Recipes Sweet Potato Mash Recipe This recipe was developed to top our Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash, but we won't blame you if it becomes your new go-to side. If there are sweet potato fans in your house, give this recipe a whirl—it's a departure from traditional mashed sweet potato recipes, but guaranteed to be a new favorite. The recipe starts with boiled sweet potatoes. Fresh Parmesan, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper take the already-delicious spuds to the next level. To achieve your desired consistency, use either a potato masher or an electric mixer. Suddenly you'll have a bowl of warm and savory Sweet Potato Mash destined for topping our top-notch Shepherd's Pie or ready for taking its gig as side dish to a starring role on your dinner table. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 22, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Southern Living Yield: 5 cups Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about ½ cup) 6 tablespoons sour cream ¼ cup (2 oz.) salted butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high, and boil until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pan. Add Parmesan, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper; mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Print