Description
This Creamy Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is a soul-warming side dish perfect for holidays or cozy dinners. Sweet potatoes are boiled until tender, then mashed with buttery richness, pure maple syrup, warm spices, and creamy milk or cream to create a smooth, flavorful dish that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Mix-ins and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- â…“ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
- Drain and Return to Pot: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot to prepare for mashing.
- Add Flavorings: Add the unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, milk or cream, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potatoes.
- Mash Until Smooth: Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the mashed sweet potatoes and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half of the milk with sour cream or cream cheese.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
