Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Oat-Pecan Granola

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    544 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Oat-Pecan Granola

Mashed sweet potatoes become holiday-worthy with the addition of browned butter and an easy stove-top granola.

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Ingredients

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For the oat-pecan granola:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed and at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the mashed sweet potatoes:

  • 3 pound sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed and at room temperature
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Instructions

Make the oat-pecan granola:

  1. In a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat, combine the oats, pecans, salt and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, until the pecans are fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract and cook for about 2 minutes more, stirring constantly to make sure everything is evenly coated and doesn’t burn. Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the granola to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to cool.

Make the mashed sweet potatoes:

  1. Meanwhile, place the cubed sweet potatoes into a large pot and add just enough cold water to submerge them by about 1-2 inches. Cover and place the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove the cover and turn down the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook the sweet potatoes, uncovered, until they are soft and can be easily pierced with a small paring knife, about 20-25 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and then immediately add them back to the still hot pot, which will help to evaporate off any excess water.
  2. Add the milk, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potatoes, and Then use a hand mixer to mash the sweet potatoes and fully incorporate the ingredients. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
  3. In a medium-large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it’s almost completely melted, start whisking the butter constantly, cooking it until it foams and starts to turn brown and smell nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  4. Add about three-quarters of the browned butter to the mashed sweet potatoes, making sure to scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, and stir to combine. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Top with the oat-pecan granola and drizzle with the remaining browned butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 1009mg (42%) Potassium 951mg (27%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 32686IU (654%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1009mg 42%
Potassium 951mg 20%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 32686IU 654%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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