Description
These creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are an easy side dish made with butter, cream and fresh herbs, with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg for warm, cozy flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, holiday dinners or an easy fall side dish.
Ingredients
3 lb. sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp. fresh sage, minced
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
1 tbsp. maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well, then carefully pierce them all over with a knife.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Allow the potatoes to cool until they’re comfortable to handle. Peel them, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, cream, sage, rosemary, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until warm and steamy, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually add the warm cream mixture to the potatoes while mashing by hand. Add a little at a time until the potatoes reach your desired consistency; you may not need all of the mixture.
- Season with pepper to taste and additional salt, if needed.
- Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh rosemary, sage, extra butter, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
