Description
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Mash is the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple sweet potatoes into a deliciously creamy side dish with a nutty twist. The rich flavor of browned butter elevates the natural sweetness of the potatoes, making this dish a showstopper at any meal. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s guaranteed to impress your family and friends while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Boil sweet potatoes: Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 2. Brown the butter: In a separate saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- 3. Mash the potatoes: Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add browned butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher or fork to blend until smooth.
- 4. Season to taste: If desired, add cinnamon for extra warmth and mix well.
- 5. Serve warm: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy alongside your favorite main dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg