Description
Craving a comforting and cozy side dish that’s ready to impress? These *Creamy Sweet Mashed Potatoes* bring together the rich natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, a buttery-smooth texture, and just the right touch of warm spice. This easy recipe is perfect for any dinner table, whether you’re planning a quick weeknight meal, searching for holiday-worthy sides, or simply looking for new dinner ideas. It’s a fantastic pick if you’re after an easy recipe that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Great for Thanksgiving spreads, weekend roasts, or even as a wholesome lunch prep!
Ingredients
900g sweet potatoes
120ml heavy cream
60g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
2. Add them to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
3. Cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
4. Drain and return them to the hot pot to evaporate extra moisture.
5. Mash the potatoes with a hand masher or mixer until mostly smooth.
6. Stir in the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
7. Blend until fully creamy and well mixed.
8. Adjust seasonings to taste.
9. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley or extra butter if desired.
Notes
Letting the cooked potatoes sit uncovered helps steam off excess water—don’t skip this for the creamiest texture.
For extra richness, try adding a swirl of cream cheese or a dash of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled, Mashed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, easy dinner, Thanksgiving side, mashed sweet potatoes, healthy side dish, comfort food, vegetable sides