- 6 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; mash butter, garlic, basil, and thyme into the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.