Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These ultra-creamy Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are made with sweet potatoes creamed together with butter, cream, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect holiday side dish.

Why You'll Love these Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

• Simple Side Dish: With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious, perfect for stress-free holiday cooking.
• Subtly Sweet & Balanced: The combination of honey and butter creates a perfectly balanced sweetness, enhancing the natural flavors of the sweet potatoes without overwhelming them.

Key Ingredients:

• Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are mildly sweet root vegetables with vibrant orange flesh. Their natural sweetness makes them the perfect base for this comforting side dish.
• Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter, but I prefer salted for a delicious contrast to the sweet flavors in this recipe.
• Half & Half: This is a rich blend of cream and milk, offering a creamier texture than milk alone without the heaviness of heavy cream. You can usually find it near the coffee creamers in most grocery stores.
• Honey: Adds a natural, floral sweetness that complements the earthy flavors of the sweet potatoes.
• Cinnamon: A warm, aromatic spice that enhances the sweetness of the dish and adds a cozy, autumnal flavor.
• Brown Sugar: Contributes a deep, caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with the honey and cinnamon.
• Chopped Walnuts or Pecans: These nuts add a delightful crunch and a nutty richness as a garnish, making each bite more interesting.

Tips & Recipe Notes:

• Adjust the Consistency to your Preference. If the mash is too thick, gradually add more half & half until you reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, cook it on low heat for a few minutes to thicken.
• Use Room Temperature Butter. Ensure the butter is at room temperature before adding it to the potatoes. This helps it blend smoothly into the mash.

More Side Dish Recipes You Will Love:

• Asiago, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
• Bacon & Goat Cheese Green Bean Casserole
• Classic Potato Bread & Spicy Sausage Stuffing
• Roasted Broccoli, Butternut Squash & White Bean Salad
• Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
• Easy Cheese Stuffed Garlic-Butter Crescent Rolls
• Bacon & Gorgonzola Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Fig Jam Dressing
• Honey Garlic Creamed Corn
• Honey Cornbread & Sausage Dressing

Recipe

Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Made with sweet potatoes creamed together with butter, cream, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect holiday side dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Servings 6

Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 lb sweet potatoes about 6 potatoes
• 4 tablespoon salted butter room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
• ½-3/4 cup half & half
• 3-4 tablespoon honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch salt
• Chopped Walnuts or Pecans for garnish

Instructions

 

Prepare Sweet Potatoes:

• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
• Place the chunks in a large pot and cover with water.
• Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
• Drain the water once the potatoes are cooked.

Mash & Mix:

• Return the drained sweet potatoes to the pot.
• Add ½ cup of half & half and room temperature butter.
• Use a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
• Stir in honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to taste.
• Continue mashing and mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mash reaches your desired consistency, adding more half & half if needed.

Plate & Serve:

• Transfer the sweet potato mash to a serving dish.
• Garnish with chopped walnuts or pecans, an additional pad of butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

• Adjust the Consistency to your Preference. If the mash is too thick, gradually add more half & half until you reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, cook it on low heat for a few minutes to thicken.
• Use Room Temperature Butter. Ensure the butter is at room temperature before adding it to the potatoes. This helps it blend smoothly into the mash.
• Nutrition values are an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 15g

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