Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Many holiday mashed sweet potato recipes feature marshmallows. Not this one. These are classic and elegant, with a hint of cinnamon spice.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 6medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- ¼cup butter (softened, divided)
- ½cup heavy cream (warm)
- ½teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water (it should taste salty, almost like seawater) to a boil over medium heat.Step 3
When the water boils, add the cut sweet potatoes and lower the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes can easily be pierced with a knife.Step 4
While the potatoes simmer, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small pan over medium-low heat and add the chopped fresh sage. Sauté it for a few minutes until it turns fragrant, then set the pan aside.Step 5
In a separate small pot over low heat, warm up the cream.Step 6
Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot. Add the sage butter plus the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, warm cream, and spices.Step 7
Mash lightly with a potato masher, taking care not to overdo it or the potatoes will be gluey. A few lumps will give the dish a decidedly rustic feel.Step 8
Adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve right away. Enjoy!