Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Brown butter mashed sweet potatoes are an extra special take on the traditional version thanks to rich, nutty brown butter and a carefully chosen blend of cozy seasonings. They make a delicious addition to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, or any dinner that could use a little extra touch.
Servings: 12
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled & diced
- 6 tbsp butter sliced into pats
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Add the prepared potatoes to a large pot and add water just to cover them. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat.3 lbs sweet potatoes
- Boil the potatoes for 5-10 minutes, just until fork tender. Drain well, then mash until mostly smooth. Set aside.
- Add the butter set over medium/low heat. As the butter begins to melt and foam, stir it constantly, and continue cooking until it begins to brown. Watch is closely to prevent burning, and remove it from heat as soon as it's begun to brown with a nice rich color and nutty smell. Immediately transfer the browned butter to a waiting bowl, then set it aside.6 tbsp butter
- Add the syrup to the butter and whisk together until evenly combined. Reserve and set aside 2 tablespoons of the browned butter, then pour the rest over the mashed sweet potatoes. Add the spices and stir everything together until evenly incorporated.1/4 cup real maple syrup, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the pecans evenly out overtop, and finish by drizzling the reserved brown butter over the potatoes.1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut the sweet potatoes into more or less equal sized pieces prior to boiling them so they all cook in around the same time.
- Watch the butter very closely so it doesn't burn. The butter should be a golden brown caramel color and should smell nutty. If it's the color of honey it's under browned. If its darker than caramel it's too brown and burnt.
- The chopped pecans are an optional garnish but highly recommended.
- For an added special touch, you could cinnamon roast the pecans or toast them in a pan on the stove prior to topping the mashed sweet potatoes with them.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 16264IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg