These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are rich, creamy, and packed with cozy fall flavors from fresh herbs, warm spices, butter, and a touch of maple syrup.
They’re an easy, comforting side dish that’s perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday suppers, or any meal that could use a little extra warmth and sweetness.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- Oven-baking the sweet potatoes creates a deeper, richer flavor than boiling.
- Easy enough for weeknight dinners but impressive enough for holiday meals.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Easy to customize with extra butter, herbs, brown sugar, or toasted pecans.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Yield:
Serves 5
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 lb. sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. fresh sage, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I scrubbed my sweet potatoes, poked them all over with a knife and placed them on a foil lined baking sheet.
STEP 2:
I baked the potatoes until they were tender and then allowed them to cool enough to handle.
STEP 3:
I peeled the potatoes and placed them in a large mixing bowl.
STEP 4:
I poured butter, cream, sage, rosemary, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a saucepan.
I heated the ingredients until steaming, stirring occasionally.
STEP 5:
I added the warm liquid, a little at a time as I mashed the potatoes.
When the potatoes were well mashed I added some maple syrup and pepper.
STEP 6:
I transferred the sweet potatoes to a serve bowl and topped them with pats of butter and some fresh rosemary.
Every creamy, buttery bite melts in your mouth with the perfect balance of natural sweet potato sweetness, fragrant herbs, warm spices, and a hint of maple that makes it impossible to stop at just one spoonful.
If you are looking for a simple but flavourful side dish recipe, then you need to try these Mashed Sweet Potatoes!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make these mashed sweet potatoes ahead of time?
- Yes! You can prepare them up to 2 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream if needed.
Can I boil the sweet potatoes instead of baking them?
- You can, but baking brings out the potatoes’ natural sweetness and keeps them from becoming waterlogged, resulting in richer, more flavorful mashed sweet potatoes.
How do I know when the sweet potatoes are done baking?
- They should be very tender and easily pierced with a knife or fork. Depending on their size, they may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are rich, creamy, and packed with cozy fall flavors from fresh herbs, warm spices, butter, and a touch of maple syrup.
They're an easy, comforting side dish that's perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday suppers, or any meal that could use a little extra warmth and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 lb. sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. fresh sage, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub the potatoes and carefully poke with a knife all over.
- Place onto a baking sheet, and bake for about 45 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Allow the potatoes to cool enough to handle, and peel the potatoes. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium sauce pan, heat up the butter, cream, sage, rosemary, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, until steamy, stirring occasionally.
- Add the warm sauce, a little at a time, as you hand mash the potatoes (you may not need all of it).
- Add pepper to taste, and more salt, if needed.
- Add the maple syrup.
- Add to your serving bowl and garnish with fresh rosemary, sage, extra butter, etc.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 330mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 7g
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