Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and rich flavor, perfect for any gathering. This comforting side dish elevates your meal with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes enhanced by the golden touch of honey and the richness of butter. Easy to make, this recipe fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday feast or a cozy weeknight dinner, these mashed sweet potatoes are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks. Place them in a large pot filled with cold water.
- Boil over medium-high heat for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Return the drained sweet potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth.
- Stir in unsalted butter and honey while still warm until melted and creamy.
- Gradually mix in milk or cream until you reach desired consistency. Season with salt and cinnamon to taste.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness or seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg