Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the velvety comfort of Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a side dish that combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the deep, savory flavor of roasted garlic. This recipe brings together simple ingredients like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and a drizzle of olive oil to transform mashed sweet potatoes into a rich, creamy masterpiece. Roasting a whole garlic bulb elevates the dish with a caramelized nuttiness, perfectly balanced by a touch of salt and pepper. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or holiday feasts. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch and serve warm for a dish that’s both rustic and elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks, roughly 2 inches in size. Set aside.
Slice the top off the garlic bulb, exposing the tops of the cloves. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the garlic and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.
Place the garlic package onto a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cloves are golden brown and tender.
While the garlic is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sweet potato chunks and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly and return to the pot. Set aside.
Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of the bulb and into a small bowl, discarding any skins.
Add the roasted garlic, unsalted butter, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the sweet potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.9 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2804 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*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.
