Thyme and Olive Oil Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• Milk (1/4 cup)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Fresh thyme leaves (1 tablespoon)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Sweet potatoes (2 pounds, peeled and cubed)

Instructions

1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
3. Add the olive oil, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
4. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and well combined.
5. Add the butter and milk to the pot and continue mashing until creamy.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the mashed sweet potatoes hot, garnished with additional thyme leaves if desired.