Description
Indulge in the warmth of Easy Creamy Sweet Potatoes, a delightful dish that combines buttery sweet potatoes with rich cream and aromatic spices. This comforting recipe is perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or a cozy weeknight dinner. With each creamy bite, you’ll experience a nostalgic flavor that brings joy and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into even chunks.
- In a large pot, boil the sweet potato chunks for about 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Return the drained sweet potatoes to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mash until creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more brown sugar if desired; add additional cream for a thinner consistency if needed.
- For a baked topping, transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mini marshmallows or breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg