Description
Indulge in these lusciously sweet and creamy Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic side dish that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Mix Ingredients: Drain well and return sweet potatoes to the pot. Add butter, honey, milk or cream, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg if desired.
- Mash: Mash until smooth and creamy using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra silky texture, use a hand mixer or food processor.
- Add a touch of maple syrup or orange zest for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
