Cinnamon Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp salted butter
plus more for drizzling on top
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- 1
Scrub and run sweet potatoes under running water. Peel then cut into big chunks (2-4 chunks per sweet potato)
- 2
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.
- 3
Drain water from pot. Transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
- 4
Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, mash sweet potatoes until they are smooth and there are no more clumps.
- 5
Add brown sugar, cinnamon powder, milk, butter, vanilla extract and salt to mashed sweet potatoes. Fold ingredients into sweet potatoes, mix to combine.
- 6
Serve mashed sweet potatoes in a bowl. Optional: drizzle melted butter to the top. Enjoy!
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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About this Recipe
Searching for that ultimate holiday side dish that delights everyone at the table? These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy, fluffy, and bursting with comforting flavors perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What sets this mashed sweet potato recipe apart is the harmonious blend of rich brown sugar and warm cinnamon, creating a truly irresistible, velvety smooth texture. It’s a classic combination that elevates the humble sweet potato to a celebration-worthy dish, delivering profound depth of flavor with every bite.
Prepare for a side dish that's wonderfully sweet, yet beautifully balanced by the earthy notes of sweet potato and the comforting spice of cinnamon. Each spoonful delivers a soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This dish offers a delightful warmth that complements savory holiday spreads beautifully, ensuring a festive and satisfying addition to your meal.
Want to make it your own? Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste. For a richer texture, you could swap some of the milk for heavy cream. If you're out of salted butter, unsalted butter works too—just add a little extra pinch of salt to balance the flavors. A dash of ground ginger or nutmeg could also be added alongside the cinnamon for a more complex spice profile.
These flavorful mashed sweet potatoes are an ideal companion for any festive occasion, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Serve them warm in a beautiful bowl, perhaps with an extra drizzle of melted butter on top for a finishing touch.