Description
Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich honey and creamy butter. This delectable side dish is perfect for any occasion, from festive holiday gatherings to cozy family dinners. With its vibrant orange hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your table. The balance of flavors, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon, makes these mashed sweet potatoes irresistible. Serve them alongside roasted meats or as part of a comforting breakfast bowl for a deliciously versatile addition to your meals.
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 and place in a large pot filled with cold water.
- Boil over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
- Mash the drained sweet potatoes in the pot using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- While warm, stir in unsalted butter and raw honey until melted and creamy.
- Gradually mix in milk or cream to reach desired consistency; season with salt and cinnamon to taste.
- Taste before serving and adjust sweetness or seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg