Cardamom Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these luscious Cardamom Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a recipe that combines creamy texture with warm, aromatic flavors. Perfectly tender sweet potatoes are mashed with rich butter, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The star of the dish is the ground cardamom, which infuses each bite with its exotic, slightly citrusy spice, making this a unique twist on a classic comfort food. With just 10 minutes of prep and a cook time of 25 minutes, this dish is as easy as it is impressive. Serve these cardamom-kissed mashed sweet potatoes alongside roasted meats or vegetables for a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table or weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1 inch in diameter, for even cooking.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sweet potato chunks and boil until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Test by piercing with a fork; it should slide in easily.
Step 3
Drain the sweet potatoes well and return them to the pot.
Step 4
Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, ground cardamom, salt, black pepper, and maple syrup to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Step 5
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or cardamom, if needed.
Step 6
Serve warm as a delicious side dish to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (641.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1006.2 |
| Total Fat 56.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 153mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1493.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 119.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.8g | |
| Protein 8.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 171.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 27.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories