Mashed Sweet Potatoes
If you are looking for a Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe that is easy to make and tastes wonderful, then this is it!
Servings 6 -8
Calories 240kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 oz / 100g cream cheese softened
- 2-3 Tbsp half and half single cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves minced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Walnuts halves toasted
- Whipped cream cheese - recipe below
Whipped Cream Cheese
- 4 oz / 100g cream cheese softened
- 3 Tbsp half and half single cream
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
- Add butter, cream cheese, and half & half to the sweet potatoes and mash with an immersion blender or a hand-held mixer. For a thinner consistency, add more half & half, if desired.
- Once the potatoes are creamy, stir in thyme leaves, cinnamon, and allspice until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately topped with a spoonful of whipped cream cheese and/or toasted walnuts, if desired. Enjoy!
- To make whipped cream cheese, place the ingredients in a bowl and with an immersion blender or hand-held mixer blend until light and fluffy. Cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use wherever you enjoy regular cream cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g