Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a comforting, indulgent side dish that combines the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. This delightful recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that will impress family and friends at any gathering. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners, this vibrant dish is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 600g), peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- ¼ cup milk or cream (60ml)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- In a large pot, boil sweet potato chunks in salted water over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Combine drained sweet potatoes with browned butter, milk or cream, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon in a large bowl. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating roasted garlic or a splash of orange juice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.