Description
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are a must-have for your Thanksgiving feast, blending rich flavors and vibrant colors into a comforting side dish. This easy recipe transforms tender sweet potatoes into a velvety delight, enhanced with butter and a hint of cinnamon. Perfectly creamy and packed with nutrients, these mashed sweet potatoes will impress your guests and can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Add butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt; mash until smooth.
- 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: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg