Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potato

A white bowl filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes sits on a dark cloth, showcasing an inviting mashed sweet potatoes recipe with whole sweet potatoes and green herbs in the background.

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5 from 3 votes

Tender sweet potatoes are mashed with butter, honey, cream, and warm spices for a smooth holiday side.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butter, honey, mashed, sweet

Servings: servings

Ingredients

4 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes or 6 med. Sweet Potatoes
½ tsp sea salt, fine grain
¼ tsp dried thyme, optional and to taste
8 tbsp butter
¼ cup honey to taste
1 tsp ground cinnamon to taste
¼ -½ tsp ground nutmeg to taste
Fresh ground Black Pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream, can use milk for a lighter version

Instructions

Start by peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes. Keep the cubes about the same size for even cooking. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let the sweet potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain the water and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a couple of minutes to release some steam—this prevents them from becoming too watery. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the sweet potatoes to your preferred texture.
Add softened butter and honey to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing until fully incorporated. The butter will melt into the sweet potatoes, creating a rich, velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the honey.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while mashing or mixing. Stir in the cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add the optional thyme and black pepper to taste, then mix until evenly seasoned.
Give your mashed sweet potatoes a taste to see if the seasoning is right. If you want a sweeter taste, you can add more honey, or if you'd like a little more spice, sprinkle in some extra cinnamon or nutmeg.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm alongside your favorite main course.

Notes

Cut the sweet potatoes into similar-size pieces so they soften at the same pace.
Drain thoroughly and let excess steam escape before mashing for a thicker texture.
Start with the listed honey and spices, then taste before adding more.

Estimated for one-sixth of the recipe using the listed peeled sweet potato weight, unsalted butter, heavy cream, the stated honey amount and the lower nutmeg amount. Optional thyme, extra seasonings, boiling salt and garnishes are excluded. Milk choices, peeling losses and added honey change the estimate.

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