Seasoned Sweet Potato Mash
Elevate your comfort food game with this rich and velvety Seasoned Sweet Potato Mash, a delightful twist on classic mashed potatoes. Made with naturally sweet, creamy sweet potatoes, this recipe incorporates warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a touch of pure maple syrup for subtle sweetness, and a luxurious splash of heavy cream for added richness. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and black pepper, this dish is irresistibly flavorful and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Whether you're serving it as a side for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, the optional garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to this soul-warming favorite. Discover how this seasoned sweet potato mash becomes the star of any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized (about 2 lbs total) sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for quicker cooking.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
Add unsalted butter, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher, or blend with a hand mixer for a smoother texture.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, cinnamon, or maple syrup if desired.
Transfer the seasoned sweet potato mash to a serving bowl.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 4387 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 756.6 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 110.0 g | 393% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1136 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% | |
*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.
