Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these smoky and spicy Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes! This recipe combines the natural sweetness of velvety sweet potatoes with the bold, smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a unique flavor twist. Rich butter and heavy cream lend a luxurious texture, while a hint of adobo sauce enhances the depth of flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or any time you’re craving a colorful and flavorful crowd-pleaser. Serve these mashed sweet potatoes warm for a comforting yet bold side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized cubes, approximately 2 inches in size.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potato cubes.
Reduce the heat slightly and cook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, finely chop the chipotle peppers from the adobo sauce.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow any excess moisture to evaporate for 1 minute.
Add the butter, heavy cream, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with an optional drizzle of adobo sauce or a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 3131 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% | |
*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.
