Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cream Cheese
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes, a savory over sweet mash, combine cream cheese and butter for a perfectly smooth and holiday ready side dish everyone will love.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from the refrigerator and allow it to soften while preparing the sweet potatoes.
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into evenly sized cubes. Place in a large saucepan and cover with cold water, making sure the water is about 1 inch above the potatoes.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the warm saucepan.
- Add softened cream cheese, butter, and salt. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy, making sure the cream cheese and butter are evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Still crave a sweet flavor? Serve potatoes with a small bowl of scoopable brown sugar, maple syrup, or wildflower honey on the side.
- Want to keep it savory? Try grated parmesan, green onion, or thyme leaves for some extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21746IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg