Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes (Microwave Recipe)
These Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes are smoky, creamy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with tender sweet potatoes and spicy chipotle peppers, this easy side dish is perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1"-2“ pieces
- 3 tablespoon adobe sauce from a 7 oz can chipotles in adobo
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (adjust salt for taste if using salted butter)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- fresh chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-2” cubes, and add to a microwave safe bowl.
- Cover with water, and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes, and add back to the bowl.
- Add the butter, sour cream, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Mash with a hand masher or fork until well smashed (for smooth potatoes, use a hand mixer).
- Top smashed sweet potatoes with chopped chives, if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 2024mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21773IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg