Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These mashed sweet potatoes are so delicious, and a perfect flavorful savory side dish paired with your favorite dinner! Add some chipotle powder to your sweet potatoes for a delicious spicy kick.
Servings: 8
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled, and diced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and dice your sweet potatoes.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large stockpot and cover them with cold water, 2 inches over the top of the potatoes. Heat over medium high heat.
- Bring to a boil. Then reduce the temperature to a simmer, and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. About 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the butter, and cream to a stock pot over medium low heat while the potatoes are cooking. Let the butter melt and remove it from the heat.
- Once tender, drain the potatoes and lay them out on paper towels to get the excess water off, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl, and add the butter and cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Add in the salt, pepper, and chipotle powder.
- Mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
- Taste, and adjust the seasonings as necessary, to your preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 24723IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg