Outback Steakhouse Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the bold, comforting flavors of Outback Steakhouse at home with Todd Wilbur's Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a rich and velvety side dish perfect for any occasion. This crowd-pleasing recipe features creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with unsalted butter, heavy cream, and a touch of granulated sugar for subtle sweetness. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add depth, while a splash of vanilla extract enhances the naturally sweet flavor of the potatoes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is as easy as it is indulgent, making it a fantastic addition to holiday spreads or weeknight dinners. Serve these perfectly seasoned mashed sweet potatoes alongside your favorite proteins for a restaurant-inspired experience right from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes simmer until they are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the butter to the pot with the sweet potatoes and mash them with a potato masher until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Add the vanilla extract and stir to incorporate.
Taste the mashed sweet potatoes and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.2 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 24 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.
