Description
This Creamy Dreamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a smooth and flavorful twist on classic mashed sweet potatoes, combining warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with rich butter and cream for a comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (Beauregard or Garnet), peeled and cubed
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
Spices & Seasoning
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Boil the sweet potato cubes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until they are fork-tender, then drain the water thoroughly.
- Mash and Combine: Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a bowl. Add unsalted butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mashed sweet potatoes and add maple syrup or honey if you prefer a sweeter flavor, mixing it in well.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the mashed sweet potatoes with a pat of butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving for an extra touch of flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with whole milk or a milk alternative for a lighter option.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with plant-based margarine and use a non-dairy milk.
- Use a potato masher or hand mixer depending on your desired texture—mash for a chunkier feel, blend for ultra smooth.
- Add a pinch of black pepper or a dash of ground ginger to enhance the warm spices if desired.