Creamy and Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Elevate your side dish game with these Creamy and Spicy Sweet Potatoes—a mouthwatering combination of velvety sweetness and a subtle kick of heat. Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes are mashed to silky perfection with rich butter, heavy cream, and a touch of brown sugar, then seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A pinch of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat, while a sprinkle of green onion makes for a vibrant, optional garnish. Ready in under an hour, this flavorful dish is ideal for cozy family dinners, elegant holiday feasts, or anytime your taste buds crave a blend of sweet and savory. Serve warm and watch everyone come back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon green onion (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce them a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape.

Step 3

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake them in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle.

Step 5

Peel the skins off the sweet potatoes and place the flesh into a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potato flesh.

Step 7

Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the mixture together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 8

Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl. Garnish with finely chopped green onion if desired, to add a pop of color and contrast.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(929.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1520.2

Total Fat 86.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 251.6mg	0%
Sodium 3096.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 279.2mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 84.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 44.8%