Creamed Sweet Potatoes
Transform your holiday table or weeknight dinner with the irresistible comfort of Creamed Sweet Potatoes. This indulgent side dish combines velvety sweet potatoes with rich heavy cream, a touch of brown sugar, and a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a harmony of sweet and savory flavors. Mashed to creamy perfection and infused with vanilla for a hint of indulgence, these sweet potatoes are both simple to prepare and decadently satisfying. Ideal for cozy family meals or festive gatherings, this recipe boasts a quick 15-minute prep time and is ready in just 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy this ultimate comfort food that’s sure to become a favorite on your table. Perfect for searches involving "easy sweet potato recipes" or "holiday side dish ideas."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into medium-sized chunks.
Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter to the hot sweet potatoes and mash them with a potato masher until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the sweet potatoes are creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, by adding more spices or a pinch of salt.
Transfer the creamed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.0 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 1670 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 65 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.
