Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Indulge in the creamy, sweet goodness of these Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes. With a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, these velvety mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Honey Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Mash: Drain and return to the pot. Add butter, honey, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust sweetness and seasoning to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, use browned butter instead of regular butter.
- These mashed sweet potatoes pair perfectly with roasted meats or holiday dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
