5.0 from 21 votes
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are rich, creamy, buttery, and full of fall spices and flavor, making them a stellar side dish that would go well with so many main dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cream or more
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover by about 1 inch.
- Add salt and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain well the water, leaving only the potatoes in the pot over medium-low heat. Mash the sweet potatoes to your desired consistency using a potato masher or fork.
- Add melted butter, cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Add Greek yogurt and stir to combine. If needed, add more cream.
- Use a hand mixer to whisk the potatoes for about 1 minute to make them fluffier.
- Serve, topped with cubed butter and parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
627mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
24452IU
(489%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 24452IU | 489% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.