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Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A creamy and sweet side dish made with sweet potatoes, honey, and butter, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
Butter and Honey Mixture
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Milk
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream for creamier texture

Method
 

Prepare Sweet Potatoes
  1. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Mash and Mix
  1. Add the softened butter and honey to the sweet potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or mixer until smooth.
  2. Stir in the milk, salt, cinnamon, and black pepper until well combined and creamy.
Serve
  1. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional honey if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or use brown sugar instead of honey.

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