Flavorful Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy, cozy, and utterly delicious, these Flavorful Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. Naturally sweet and enhanced with the rich flavors of maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg, these velvety mashed sweet potatoes strike the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Butter and heavy cream lend a luscious, smooth texture, while a touch of salt and black pepper rounds out the taste beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a showstopping addition to your holiday table. Ideal for pairing with roasted meats, hearty stews, or even plant-based mains, these mashed sweet potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
Place the sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes well and return them to the pot.
Add the butter to the hot sweet potatoes and allow it to melt.
Pour in the heavy cream and maple syrup, then add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Serve the mashed sweet potatoes warm as a flavorful side dish, garnished with a light sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.2 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1607 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 27 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.
