Sweet Potato Mash
Indulge in the velvety richness of this Sweet Potato Mash, a soul-warming side dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners or festive holiday tables. Made with tender sweet potatoes, whipped to creamy perfection with butter, heavy cream, and a touch of brown sugar, this recipe balances sweet and savory with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of black pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an effortless yet elegant option that complements roasted meats, poultry, or vegetable mains. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish, and watch as this indulgently smooth and flavorful dish becomes an instant favorite. Keywords: creamy sweet potato mash, holiday side dish, easy sweet potato recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly, ensuring all excess water is removed.
Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and place over low heat. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
Add the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the sweet potatoes.
Stir the ingredients together until the butter is melted and the mash is smooth and creamy.
Season with black pepper, and adjust the seasoning to taste with more salt or sugar if desired.
Transfer the sweet potato mash to a serving bowl.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if using, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 701 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 49 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.
