Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Elevate your side dish game with these creamy mashed sweet potatoes, a perfect blend of sweetness and spice that’s as comforting as it is wholesome. Featuring tender sweet potatoes whipped to velvety perfection with rich unsalted butter and a splash of heavy cream, this recipe takes a flavor-forward turn with a hint of maple syrup and warm cinnamon. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an effortless yet elegant addition to weeknight meals or holiday feasts. Balanced with a touch of salt and black pepper, these mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect complement to roasted meats, fresh salads, or even your favorite fall-inspired dishes. Garnish with an optional pat of butter or sprinkle of cinnamon, and let this crowd-pleaser shine on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.

Step 5

Add the butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the sweet potatoes.

Step 6

Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 7

Serve the mashed sweet potatoes warm and garnish with an optional pat of butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1269.9 grams (1269.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1635

Total Fat 68.00g	87%
Saturated Fat 40.00g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 184mg	61%
Sodium 1834mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 244.90g	89%
Dietary Fiber 34.90g	125%
Total Sugars 64.40g
Protein 17.60g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 368mg	28%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 25mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 58.9%