Speckled Sweet Potato Mash
Elevate your side dish game with this Speckled Sweet Potato Mash, a velvety blend of naturally sweet, earthy flavors enhanced by fragrant herbs and a hint of warming spice. Perfectly cooked sweet potatoes are mashed to creamy perfection with rich butter, a splash of heavy cream, and aromatic garlic, then studded with fresh rosemary and thyme for a speckled, gourmet finish. A touch of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat, balancing the sweetness with savory complexity. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or casual weeknight dinners. Serve it warm with a garnish of extra herbs or a drizzle of melted butter for a cozy, elegant touch!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Step 3
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, finely chop the rosemary and thyme. Mince the garlic.
Step 4
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Step 5
Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 6
Stir in the chopped rosemary and thyme, folding them evenly into the mash to create the 'speckled' effect.
Step 7
Serve warm, garnished with an optional sprinkle of additional herbs or a drizzle of melted butter.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1023.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1298.0 |
| Total Fat 56.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 153mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2886.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 187.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.1g | |
| Protein 14.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 300.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 62.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories