Candied Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with these indulgent Candied Sweet Mashed Potatoes—a creamy, velvety side dish that combines the natural sweetness of perfectly cooked sweet potatoes with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pure vanilla. Enhanced with a touch of brown sugar, rich heavy cream, and melted butter, this dish offers a balance of sweet and savory that is utterly irresistible. Garnish with gooey, toasted mini marshmallows for a decadent finish, or serve as-is for an elegant twist on a classic. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large, evenly-sized chunks.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot, cover them with water, and add a pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them sit uncovered for 2-3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Add the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the pot with the potatoes.
Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning if needed.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. If desired, top with mini marshmallows and broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes until golden and melted. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
Serve warm and enjoy this luscious and comforting dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.5 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1073 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% | |
*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.
