Description
Indulge in the velvety goodness of creamy mashed sweet potatoes, a comforting side dish perfect for any occasion. Their natural sweetness, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creates a delightful balance that pairs beautifully with savory meals. This easy-to-make recipe will have your family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain well and return to the pot to evaporate excess moisture.
- Add butter, milk or cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and optional pepper; mash until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg