Mama's Sweet Potatoes

Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with Mama's Sweet Potatoes, a soul-warming dish perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any time you crave a touch of comfort. This easy-to-make recipe features velvety mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with brown sugar, a hint of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, a splash of vanilla, and a touch of heavy cream for luxurious creaminess. Topped with optional golden, gooey marshmallows, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet and buttery flavors that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. Ready in just over an hour, this dish is as simple as it is decadent. Serve it alongside your favorite main course or as a stand-alone side dish that transforms any meal into a celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups marshmallows (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large cubes of roughly even size to ensure even cooking.

Step 3

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the butter to the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth and creamy. You can use a potato masher or hand mixer for this step.

Step 6

Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 7

Spoon the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

If using marshmallows, sprinkle them generously over the top of the sweet potato mixture.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and gooey and the sweet potato mixture is heated through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm. Enjoy Mama's Sweet Potatoes with your favorite main dish or as a holiday treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2797.7

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 244mg	0%
Sodium 1785.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 483.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 309.7g
Protein 19.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376.0mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 226.9mg	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: 28.3%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 68.9%