Brown Butter Hazelnut Sweet Potato Mash
Brown Butter Hazelnut Sweet Potato Mash is a delightful side dish that combines the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the creamy sweetness of sweet potatoes and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, delivering comfort and elegance on your plate. Each bite offers a warm, velvety texture that will leave your guests asking for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- ½ cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until it turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return drained sweet potatoes to the pot. Add brown butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped hazelnuts until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a vegan version, substitute unsalted butter with plant-based butter. Add spices like nutmeg for extra warmth or mix in roasted garlic for a savory twist.