Description
This Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe features creamy mashed sweet potatoes combined with rich brown butter, coconut milk, pure maple syrup, and warm spices for a deliciously flavorful and comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potato Mixture
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Brown Butter
- 6 tablespoons butter (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place them on a foil- or parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes for about one hour or until they are fork tender. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before peeling and transferring them to a large mixing bowl.
- Make Brown Butter: While the potatoes are roasting, dice the butter and place it in a small skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely, then continue cooking until it turns a golden brown color and brown bits form at the bottom of the skillet. Remove from heat and transfer the brown butter to a heat-safe dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, salt, and the brown butter (reserve 1 tablespoon) to the sweet potatoes in the mixing bowl.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes and mix all ingredients until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust by adding extra coconut milk if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with the reserved tablespoon of brown butter. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are enhanced with coconut milk and pure maple syrup for natural sweetness.
- Brown butter adds a nutty, rich flavor that complements the spices beautifully.
- This side dish is easy to prepare and pairs well with a variety of main courses, from roasted meats to vegetarian meals.
- Adjust the sweetness and spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13.2 g
- Sodium: 171 mg
- Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.7 g
- Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 22.9 mg
