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Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a simple way to add a little something extra special to your Thanksgiving table.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 36273 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American , Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes $3.00
  • 6 Tbsp butter* $0.75
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup $1.33
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.03
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg $0.02
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves $0.02
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans $0.56

Instructions

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  1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Add them to a large pot and cover with water. Place a lid on the pot and bring the water up to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes until they are very tender when pierced with a fork (5-10 minutes depending on the size of your sweet potato cubes). Drain the sweet potatoes and then mash until mostly smooth. Set the mashed sweet potatoes aside.
  2. Cut the butter into equal-sized pieces. Place the butter in a light colored skillet or pot. Place the skillet over medium-low heat and let it melt and being to foam. Continue to cook the butter, stirring constantly, until the butter solids begin to brown. Watch the butter closely once it begins to change color and remove it from the heat when it reaches a deep brown color and smells nutty or caramel-like. Immediately pour the butter into a separate bowl to stop the cooking process.
  3. Stir the maple syrup into the butter. Pour the maple syrup and butter mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes. Reserve 1-2 Tbsp of the maple brown butter to drizzle over top as a garnish. Also add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the mashed potatoes, then stir to combine. Taste the sweet potatoes and adjust the syrup, spices, or salt if needed. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over top and drizzle the remaining maple brown butter just before serving.

Notes

  • *You can use salted or unsalted butter. If using unsalted butter, you may want to add a pinch of salt to the mashed potatoes to help the flavors pop.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 362.73kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55.22g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14.5g (22%) Sodium 216.5mg (9%) Fiber 7.35g (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 36273

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 362.73kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55.22g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14.5g 22%
Sodium 216.5mg 9%
Fiber 7.35g 29%

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