Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 18 min
- 3
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Return the drained sweet potatoes to the empty pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the melted unsalted butter, warmed heavy cream, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and optional cinnamon to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
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Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 18 min - 3
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Return the drained sweet potatoes to the empty pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the melted unsalted butter, warmed heavy cream, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and optional cinnamon to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve hot as a delicious side dish.