Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy honey butter mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices, perfect as a cozy side dish for everyday meals or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling & Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
4 tablespoons butter
1–2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then place them in a large pot of salted water.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes well, then return them to the pot or transfer to a large bowl.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth, then stir in the butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme (if using).
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting sweetness and spices as desired.
- Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
Add a splash of cream or milk for extra creaminess.
Reduce honey and add roasted garlic for a savory version.
Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Replace honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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