Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Peaches
Transform your side dish game with these luscious Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Peaches—a perfect harmony of earthy sweetness and caramelized fruit goodness. This recipe combines velvety mashed sweet potatoes with lightly sautéed peaches, enhanced with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. Finished with a dash of vanilla and a hint of cream for a luxuriously smooth texture, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal choice for holiday dinners, cozy weeknight meals, or a stunning potluck contribution. Garnished with golden peach slices, this vibrant, nutrient-packed dish is as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 medium-sized ripe peaches
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cup milk or cream
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes, rinse them under cold water, and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Place the sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the sweet potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain the sweet potatoes and set them aside.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the peaches. Slice them in half, remove the pits, and cut them into thin wedges.
In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the peach slices and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they become soft and slightly caramelized. Remove them from the heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
Slowly add the milk or cream and the vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes, stirring until the mixture is creamy and well-combined.
Gently fold the caramelized peaches into the mashed sweet potatoes, reserving a few slices for garnish if desired.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes with peaches to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved peach slices. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful sweet and savory side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.0 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 701 mg | 15% | |
*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.
