Description
Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a creamy, comforting side dish combining naturally sweet potatoes with rich butter, golden honey, warm cinnamon, and a touch of milk. This easy-to-make recipe yields smooth mashed sweet potatoes perfect for any family meal or holiday feast, delivering a sweet and savory flavor profile with velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Flavorings
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk (more as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Place peeled and chunked sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water to ensure even cooking.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and return: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes well and return them to the warm pot to prepare for mashing.
- Add flavorings: Add the unsalted butter, honey, milk, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the sweet potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes: Using a potato masher or an electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed, and season further with salt to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with extra butter and honey for added richness and sweetness.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of cream instead of milk.
- Adjust honey amount to taste if you prefer more or less sweetness.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives like coconut oil and almond milk.
- Mashed sweet potatoes can be made ahead and gently reheated; add a little milk while reheating to maintain creaminess.
