Description
A delightful twist on a classic side dish, this maple cinnamon sweet potato mash offers a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes well.
- Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and mash them with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
- Stir in the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined and creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use real maple syrup.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your personal taste.
- You can substitute the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg