Best Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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This is a healthier and not-so-sweet option for those who prefer sweet potato fries to sweet potato pies. I use organic ingredients, but it is not required!

Provided by harmonyb

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese (such as Organic Valley®), softened
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth; add cream cheese and beat again until smooth. Season potatoes with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 194.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CREAMY AND LIGHT MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 2-inch rounds
1 cup heavy cream
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
1/2 cup brown sugar
Zest of 1 lemon.
1/2 teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them stand to release any excess water, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine the sweet potatoes, cream, butter, sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Mash until the mixture is light and smooth. Serve with a pat of butter.

CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons heavy cream
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, 2 tablespoons cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, sugar, and sweet potatoes in a large saucepan.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until the potatoes are fall-apart tender, 35-40 minutes.
  • Off the heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon cream and mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 87.1, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7, Protein 2.6

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