Description
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish, offering a luscious blend of buttery sweetness and velvety texture. This simple yet elegant recipe will elevate your holiday feast and create unforgettable memories around the dinner table. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even chunks. Rinse under cold water.
- In a large pot, cover the sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and let them sit in the colander for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and add butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper while they’re still warm.
- Mash until smooth and creamy using a potato masher or hand mixer—avoid over-mixing for a fluffy texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg