The holidays are approaching and that means it’s time to start planning your holiday feast! This simple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Mash is the perfect recipe to add to your autumn side dish list. It’s easy to whip up, buttery, has just the right amount of sweetness, and is absolutely delicious. Plus, with only a few easy-to-find ingredients, this side dish won’t weigh down your shopping list. Winner winner, holiday dinner.
- Servings: 6
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Sweet Potato Mash Ingredients:
- Sweet Potatoes– sweet potatoes are mildly sweet root vegetables with bright orange flesh.
- Butter– either salted or unsalted. I prefer salty for the contrast to the other sweet flavors of this side dish.
- Half & Half– a blend of cream and milk that can generally be found near the coffee creamer in most grocery stores. It’s creamier and richer than milk, without the density of heavy cream.
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Brown Sugar
- Salt
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans– for a crunchy garnish.
Equipment Needed:
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- Potato Peeler
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Pot
- Potato Masher
- (Optional) Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
How to Make Sweet Potato Mash:
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes– peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Add potato chunks to a large pot and cover with water. Bring pot to a boil and boil for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork. Once cooked, drain water.
- Mash & Mix– add 1/2 cup half & half and room temperature butter to pot with cooked sweet potatoes. Using a potato masher, mash sweet potatoes. Add honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to taste. Continue mashing until all ingredients are well incorporated and desired consistency is reached, adding more cream if needed.
- Plate & Serve– Add sweet potato mash to a serving plate. Top with chopped walnuts or chopped pecans, an extra pad of butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Tips & Recipe Notes:
- For a smoother mash, add mashed sweet potatoes along with remaining ingredients to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. While on medium-low, pour in a bit of extra cream and let run until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
More Side Dish Recipes You Will Love:
- Asiago, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes– tender red potatoes drowned in a 3 cheese sauce, covered in a crispy cheese topping. The perfect side dish for all of your cheesy potato needs.
- Bacon & Goat Cheese Green Bean Casserole– A decadent spin on a classic holiday casserole: This creamy, from scratch Bacon & Goat Cheese Green Bean casserole is full of savory bacon and rich goat cheese, topped with crispy fried onions. Perfect for any Thanksgiving table.
- Classic Potato Bread & Spicy Sausage Stuffing– fluffy and buttery with a bit of crunch and spice.
Honey Butter Sweet Potato Mash
This simple Honey Butter Sweet Potato Mash is the perfect recipe to add to your autumn side dish list. It’s easy to whip up, buttery, has just the right amount of sweetness.
Equipment
- Potato Peeler
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Pot
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 4 lb sweet potatoes about 6 potatoes
- 4 tbsp salted butter room temperature, plus 1 tbsp for topping
- 1/2-3/4 cup half & half
- 3-4 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes– peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Add potato chunks to a large pot and cover with water. Bring pot to a boil and boil for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork. Once cooked, drain water.
- Mash & Mix– add 1/2 cup half & half and room temperature butter to pot with cooked sweet potatoes. Using a potato masher, mash sweet potatoes. Add honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to taste. Continue mashing until all ingredients are well incorporated and desired consistency is reached, adding more cream if needed.
- Plate & Serve– Add sweet potato mash to a serving plate. Top with chopped walnuts or chopped pecans, an extra pad of butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
For a smoother mash, add mashed sweet potatoes along with remaining ingredients to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. While on medium-low, pour in a bit of extra cream and let run until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
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