The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes

One Pot.   7 Simple Ingredients

Why You'll Love It

-These potatoes are made on the stovetop freeing up the oven during busy holiday cooking. -– This quick and easy side dish is just as easy as making regular mashed potatoes. -– Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans is full of flavor! Because the potatoes are cooked in cream and butter instead of water, they soak up tons of flavor.

Ingredients

– Whole Sweet Potatoes – Half and Half  – Brown Sugar . – Salt – Cinnamon – Chopped Pecans – Fresh Herbs ( like Fresh Thyme would be an excellent addition.)

First:

Wash and peel 2 lbs of sweet potatoes. About three large sweet potatoes.

Next:

Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add 2 Tbsp. butter and sweet potatoes to a large pot. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes begin to soften, 3-5 minutes. Stirring often.

Then:

Add the half and half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and continue a slow simmer.

Cook the potatoes until they become super tender. Cooking time is between 15-25 minutes depending on how big the potatoes were diced.

Remove potatoes from the heat and add the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Using either a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until they become smooth.  Mix in the pecans and the remaining tablespoon of butter.

Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm. To drive home the fact that there are pecans in this dish, I like to garnish the potatoes with a few chopped pecans.

Choosing a  Sweet Potato

Choose a firm, medium-sized sweet potato with no bruises and store it in a cool, dark, dry space. They can stay good for 2 - 4 weeks. If the potato becomes soft or begins to wrinkle it is time to cook immediately or discard it.