Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these creamy mashed sweet potatoes, a perfect blend of sweetness and spice that’s as comforting as it is wholesome. Featuring tender sweet potatoes whipped to velvety perfection with rich unsalted butter and a splash of heavy cream, this recipe takes a flavor-forward turn with a hint of maple syrup and warm cinnamon. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an effortless yet elegant addition to weeknight meals or holiday feasts. Balanced with a touch of salt and black pepper, these mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect complement to roasted meats, fresh salads, or even your favorite fall-inspired dishes. Garnish with an optional pat of butter or sprinkle of cinnamon, and let this crowd-pleaser shine on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add the butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Serve the mashed sweet potatoes warm and garnish with an optional pat of butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1834 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.9 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 25 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.
