Creamed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Creamed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds total); 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; Ground Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy side dish inspired by a Thanksgiving feast in Natchez, Mississippi, as featured in Taste of the South! Perfectly spiced sweet potatoes, whipped to creamy perfection, will elevate your holiday table or any weeknight dinner. This recipe makes a manageable serving size, ideal for smaller gatherings or families. Easily adjust the cayenne pepper for your preferred level of heat!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 808.5 kcal

Protein 17g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamed Sweet Potatoes

2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds total)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Ground Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream

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How to Make Creamed Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and pierce 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds total) several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45-55 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Let potatoes cool slightly, then peel and roughly chop them.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth. Leave some texture if desired.
Add 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish.