Speckled Sweet Potato Mash
Elevate your side dish game with this Speckled Sweet Potato Mash, a velvety blend of naturally sweet, earthy flavors enhanced by fragrant herbs and a hint of warming spice. Perfectly cooked sweet potatoes are mashed to creamy perfection with rich butter, a splash of heavy cream, and aromatic garlic, then studded with fresh rosemary and thyme for a speckled, gourmet finish. A touch of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat, balancing the sweetness with savory complexity. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or casual weeknight dinners. Serve it warm with a garnish of extra herbs or a drizzle of melted butter for a cozy, elegant touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, finely chop the rosemary and thyme. Mince the garlic.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Stir in the chopped rosemary and thyme, folding them evenly into the mash to create the 'speckled' effect.
Serve warm, garnished with an optional sprinkle of additional herbs or a drizzle of melted butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2887 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 62 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.
