Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth with these creamy Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes. This easy side dish is a must-have for your holiday table or any cozy dinner night.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender.
- Prepare the Mixture: Drain the potatoes, add butter, honey, milk, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg, then mash until creamy.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust consistency with milk, season to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- This dish can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
