Mashed Yams

Transform your classic side dish game with this rich and velvety Mashed Yams recipe, the perfect balance of comfort and indulgence. Made with tender, buttery yams and enhanced by the warm, aromatic spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish is sweetened just enough with a touch of brown sugar for a naturally comforting flavor. Heavy cream and unsalted butter add a luscious creaminess, while a pinch of salt and black pepper rounds out the taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make side is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or any meal in need of a cozy upgrade. Serve these creamy mashed yams warm, topped with a pat of butter or an extra sprinkle of cinnamon, for a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian mains.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized yams
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the yams and cut them into evenly sized 1-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place the yam chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the yams are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the yams thoroughly and return them to the pot.

Step 5

Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the yams.

Step 6

Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the yams until they reach your desired level of smoothness. For extra creamy yams, use a hand mixer on low speed.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 8

Transfer the mashed yams to a serving bowl and garnish with a pat of butter or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	659.5 grams (659.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1288

Total Fat 69.00g	88%
Saturated Fat 40.20g	201%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 184mg	61%
Sodium 1266mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 163.90g	60%
Dietary Fiber 21.20g	76%
Total Sugars 20.10g
Protein 8.30g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141mg	11%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 4731mg	101%

*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: 47.4%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 50.1%