Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
These creamy mashed sweet potatoes are perfectly sweetened with honey, brown sugar, and warm spices for the ultimate holiday side.
Serving8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- ⅓ cup milk, (more or less, depending on desired texture)
- 4 Tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the sweet potatoes, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are tender (about 20-30 minutes, depending on how large of pieces you cut them into).
- Drain the water and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they reach the desired consistency. Slowly pour in the milk and mix in.
- Add the remaining ingredients until everything is blended together and the butter is melted.
- Serve warm topped with a little bit of cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter (if desired).
Notes
There are so many things that you can make with sweet potatoes. We went to stay towards the hearty meals of chicken, steak, pork, and sometimes some ground beef recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 232 kcal · Carbohydrates: 44 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 0.2 g · Cholesterol: 16 mg · Sodium: 114 mg · Potassium: 420 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 16280 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 59 mg · Iron: 1 mg