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An overhead view of a bowl of homemade mashed sweet potatoes, showing off its rich, creamy texture.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes: The Ultimate Creamy & Savory Recipe

Discover the best Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe! This guide delivers a perfectly creamy, flavorful, and balanced side dish that's easy to make and ideal for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Potato Masher
  • 1 Colander

Method
 

  1. Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes.
  2. Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the empty pot to low heat for a moment, then add the potatoes back to evaporate any excess moisture.
  4. Add the butter, warmed heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until creamy and smooth.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, transfer to a serving dish, and serve hot.

Notes

Tip 1: For an ultra-smooth texture, press the cooked sweet potatoes through a ricer before mixing in the other ingredients.
Tip 2: Ensure your heavy cream is warm before adding it to the potatoes to keep the mash hot and help it absorb better.
Tip 3: Do not use a blender or food processor, as it will make the potatoes gummy.