Description
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes enhanced with nutty brown butter, sage, garlic, and warm spices—this dish is rich, velvety, and perfect as a comforting side for holidays or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
3–4 large sweet potatoes
½ cup unsalted butter
4 sage leaves
1 oz sour cream
2 garlic cloves, grated
½ cup heavy cream (adjust as needed)
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Place them into a large pot of salted water and boil for 15–20 minutes, or until fork tender.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the sage leaves and stir continuously, reducing heat if needed.
- Cook until the butter turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Reserve 1–2 tablespoons for topping later.
- Stir in grated garlic, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for about 1 minute to warm the cream, then remove from heat.
- Drain the boiled sweet potatoes and return them to the warm pot.
- Add sour cream, the prepared butter and cream mixture, salt, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or blend with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with reserved brown butter. Garnish with fresh thyme or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Replace sage with rosemary or thyme for a different herbal note.
- Add a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Stir in grated Parmesan for a savory, cheesy twist.
- Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat.
- Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier profile.
- Incorporate caramelized onions for depth of flavor.
- Use roasted sweet potatoes instead of boiled for a more intense taste.
- Add toasted pecans on top for crunch.
- Mix in a little orange zest for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling & Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
