Cranberry Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table with these luscious Cranberry Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a vibrant twist on a classic side dish. Creamy and buttery sweet potatoes are elevated with the tangy sweetness of orange-soaked dried cranberries, creating a tantalizing blend of flavors that's both comforting and festive. Infused with optional hints of brown sugar and cinnamon for added warmth, this dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines simple ingredients like milk, orange juice, and sweet potatoes to deliver a rich, flavorful experience. Serve warm and garnished with extra cranberries or a dash of cinnamon for a stunning presentation that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup milk (or heavy cream)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, combine the dried cranberries and orange juice in a small bowl. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes to plump up the cranberries.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the unsalted butter, milk, salt, and optional brown sugar and cinnamon (if using).
Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk, if needed.
Gently stir in the soaked cranberries, along with any remaining orange juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or sweetness, if desired.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with additional cranberries or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1550 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% | |
*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.
