Seasoned Sweet Potato Mash

Elevate your comfort food game with this rich and velvety Seasoned Sweet Potato Mash, a delightful twist on classic mashed potatoes. Made with naturally sweet, creamy sweet potatoes, this recipe incorporates warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a touch of pure maple syrup for subtle sweetness, and a luxurious splash of heavy cream for added richness. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and black pepper, this dish is irresistibly flavorful and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Whether you're serving it as a side for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, the optional garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to this soul-warming favorite. Discover how this seasoned sweet potato mash becomes the star of any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized (about 2 lbs total) sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for quicker cooking.

Step 2

Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.

Step 5

Add unsalted butter, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the sweet potatoes.

Step 6

Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher, or blend with a hand mixer for a smoother texture.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, cinnamon, or maple syrup if desired.

Step 8

Transfer the seasoned sweet potato mash to a serving bowl.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3767.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3695.0

Total Fat 56.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 153mg	0%
Sodium 4386.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 756.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 110.0g	0%
Total Sugars 179.9g
Protein 55.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1135.8mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 90.0mg	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: 13.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 80.6%