Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a perfect side dish that marries the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich flavors of honey and butter. This recipe is simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its vibrant color and mouthwatering taste, these mashed sweet potatoes will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks. Place in a large pot filled with cold water.
- Boil over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Return drained sweet potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth using a potato masher.
- Stir in unsalted butter and raw honey while still warm until melted and creamy.
- Gradually mix in whole milk or cream to reach desired consistency; add salt and ground cinnamon to taste.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg