Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This is my go-to sweet potato side that works for Thanksgiving or any dinner where you want something a bit more interesting than regular mashed potatoes. The maple syrup and thyme make it feel fancy but it's really just boil and mash.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt for water
- 4 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 sticks, plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves plus more for serving
Instructions
- Fill large pot with salted water and add sweet potato cubes.
- Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes completely in colander.
- Melt butter and cream in same pot over medium-low heat.
- Rice or mash potatoes directly into butter mixture.
- Add salt, maple syrup, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme.
- Stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer to serving bowl.
- Top with extra butter, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
Notes
Use potato ricer for smoother texture if possible.
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