Description
Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a delectable and comforting side dish that elevates any meal with their creamy texture and rich flavor. Blending sweet potatoes with butter, cream, and a hint of brown sugar creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and savory notes. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this versatile recipe allows for endless customization with spices or add-ins to suit your preferences. Prepare to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, Instagram-worthy dish that tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into even pieces.
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of water over medium-high heat until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam in the colander for a few minutes.
- Return the sweet potatoes to the pot; add butter, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth using a potato masher or electric mixer.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg