Amazing Whipped Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Elevate your sweet potato game with this irresistible recipe! The addition of banana creates a surprisingly delightful twist, adding natural sweetness and creamy texture. Customize the banana amount to your liking – more for intense banana flavor, less for a subtle hint. Topped with a crunchy pecan crumble, this dish is perfect for a cozy fall dinner or a Thanksgiving side. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 258.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Amazing Whipped Sweet Potatoes

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Amazing Whipped Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter + 2 tablespoons (28g) cold unsalted butter
  • Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

How to Make Amazing Whipped Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pierce 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total) several times with a fork.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes in the oven for 1 hour.
  4. After 40 minutes, add 2 ripe bananas, poked with a fork, to the oven to roast alongside the sweet potatoes.
  5. Remove sweet potatoes and bananas from oven and let cool until easily handled (about 15 minutes).
  6. Scoop the banana flesh into a large bowl.
  7. Peel and add the cooked sweet potatoes to the bowl.
  8. Add 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup half-and-half, and a pinch of salt.
  9. Mix until completely smooth using a hand mixer or potato masher.
  10. Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  11. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 2 tablespoons (28g) cold unsalted butter. Use your fingers to crumble the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  12. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  14. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

24g

Carbs

13g