Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Transform your dinner table with the irresistible sweet-and-smoky flavor of Mashed Chipotle Sweet Potatoes. This vibrant dish combines the natural sweetness of creamy sweet potatoes with the bold kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, creating a perfectly balanced side dish with a hint of heat. A touch of maple syrup enhances the sweetness, while butter and heavy cream add luxurious richness to the mash. Seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper, these mashed sweet potatoes make an excellent complement to hearty mains or holiday spreads. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving six, this recipe is as easy as it is impressive, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Garnish with a dollop of butter or fresh herbs for a beautiful finishing touch, and watch this flavorful side dish steal the show! Keywords: mashed chipotle sweet potatoes, sweet potato side dish, smoky mashed potatoes, holiday side dish recipe, creamy sweet potatoes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt to the pot.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
While the sweet potatoes cook, finely chop the chipotle peppers and set them aside.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the butter to the hot sweet potatoes and let it melt slightly.
Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or adobo sauce for extra heat and flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with a small dollop of butter or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, like chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 3650 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.7 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 143 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.
