Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Elevate your holiday table with these unforgettable sweet potatoes! A unique twist on a classic, this recipe features a secret ingredient (revealed in the instructions!) for a flavor explosion. Perfectly tender and creamy, these sweet potatoes are sure to become a new family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 257.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Secret Ingredient Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Wash and pierce 2 lbs of sweet potatoes several times with a fork.
  3. Place sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until very tender. A fork should easily pierce them.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly until you can comfortably handle them.
  5. Peel and mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a large bowl.
  6. **Secret Ingredient Reveal:** Add 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Cover with a lid.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Place casserole dish on the middle rack.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and steaming.
  10. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cinnamon or pecans (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

7g

Carbs

18g