Balsamic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Transform your sweet potato side dish game with these rich and velvety Balsamic Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Infused with the caramel-like depth of balsamic vinegar, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and creamy butter and heavy cream for an irresistibly smooth texture, this recipe adds a gourmet spin to a classic comfort food. Subtle hints of garlic and black pepper elevate the flavors, making it an impressive yet incredibly easy side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Ready in just 30 minutes, these mashed sweet potatoes are not only quick and simple to prepare but also pair beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or seasonal vegetables. Top with fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbal freshness, and watch this crowd-pleasing dish disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks (about 1 to 1.5 inches).
Add the sweet potato chunks to a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add the heavy cream, unsalted butter, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture by adding a splash more heavy cream if needed.
Taste the mashed sweet potatoes and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or black pepper.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle fresh parsley over the top for garnish.
Serve warm as a flavorful and wholesome side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 565 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
