Description
Creamy Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. This easy side dish combines tender sweet potatoes with rich butter, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight meals, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
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
- Place peeled and chunked sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, honey, milk, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed and season with additional salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm, garnished with extra butter and honey if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace butter with plant-based butter and use almond milk.
For added texture, top with toasted pecans or marshmallows.
Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 220 kcal per serving
