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Creamy Mashed Yuca Recipe

Mashed Yuca Recipe

Creamy Mashed Yuca Recipe made with butter, milk, and garlic. An easy Caribbean side dish that is comforting, flavorful, and simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds yuca cassava, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Potato masher
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Yuca
  1. Peel the yuca carefully, remove the fibrous core, and cut it into medium-sized chunks for even cooking.
    Preparing Yuca for Mashing
Step 2: Boil Until Tender
  1. Place yuca in a pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
    Boiling Yuca Until Tender
Step 3: Drain the Water
  1. Drain thoroughly using a colander and remove any remaining tough fibers from the cooked yuca pieces.
    Draining the Cooked Yuca
Step 4: Add Flavorings
  1. Return yuca to the pot and add butter, milk, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
    Adding Butter and Seasonings
Step 5: Mash and Serve
  1. Mash until smooth and creamy, then garnish with parsley and serve warm immediately.
    Mashing Yuca Until Creamy

Notes

For the creamiest texture, mash the yuca while it is still hot and freshly drained.