Description
This delightful Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a luscious blend of honey, butter, and warming spices. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it brings a subtle sweetness balanced by cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of black pepper, making it ideal for holiday dinners or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Honey Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons honey
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the boiling water to begin the cooking process.
- Simmer Until Tender: Reduce the heat to medium and let the sweet potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork, ensuring they are soft enough to mash.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool slightly before transferring back to the pot to prepare for mashing.
- Melt Butter and Honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the honey until well combined, then remove the mixture from heat to preserve its flavor.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes in the pot until smooth and creamy, breaking down any lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the milk, melted honey-butter mixture, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes. Continue to mash and mix until everything is fully incorporated and the texture is creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or spices as needed to achieve your preferred flavor balance.
- Garnish: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish and optionally garnish with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey for an elegant touch.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy the comforting, sweet, and spiced flavors of the dish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or cream instead of regular milk.
- Sweet potatoes can be cooked in advance and reheated gently before mashing.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your desired sweetness.
- For a smoother texture, use an electric mixer instead of a potato masher.
- Optional: sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like parsley for added color and flavor.
