Ultimate Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes for Holidays
Make the best creamy mashed sweet potatoes with simple ingredients. This comforting side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cut sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes completely. Return them to the hot, empty pot and let them sit for 1 minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Add the heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Use a potato masher or an electric hand mixer to mash the potatoes until they reach your desired creamy consistency. Mix until the butter is melted and the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a festive vegetable side.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half of the heavy cream with sour cream.
- If you prefer a slightly chunky texture, mash by hand instead of using an electric mixer.
- To make this a savory sweet potato mash, omit the brown sugar and cinnamon, and add 1 clove of roasted garlic and 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35