Mashed Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave Recipe

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Prepare mashed sweet potatoes in half the time using a microwave and this recipe, which adds cream cheese for perfect texture.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Poke holes along each side of the sweet potato with a fork, at least 4 sets on each side.
2 Microwave the potato on high for 8 minutes. Turn over and continue to cook in the microwave until tender, about 8 minutes more.
3 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.