Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the cozy comfort of **Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes**, a rich and flavorful side dish that’s as wholesome as it is decadent. This crowd-pleaser combines buttery sweet potatoes with velvety heavy cream, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and just a hint of optional vanilla extract for a subtle touch of sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and delivers a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether paired with roasted meats or enjoyed on its own, these mashed sweet potatoes are a vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on a classic side. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly creamy, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds! **#MashedSweetPotatoes #ComfortFood #ThanksgivingSides #HealthyComfortFood**
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
Place the sweet potato cubes into a large pot and cover them with cold water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter to the hot sweet potatoes, allowing it to melt.
Pour in the heavy cream, and add the salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the vanilla extract, if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the mashed sweet potatoes hot as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 2695 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 37 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.
