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mashed sweet potatoes in serving bowl with pecans sprinkled on top
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The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish or make them for an easy weeknight dinner.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 296kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
    2 pounds Sweet Potatoes
  • Add 2 Tbsp. butter and sweet potatoes to a saucepan.
    3 Tablespoon Butter
  • Cook over medium heat until the potatoes begin to soften, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the half and half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and continue a slow simmer.
    1 cup Half and Half
  • Cook until potatoes become super tender. Approximately 20 - 25 minutes. Stir frequently to keep potatoes from sticking or burning on the bottom.
  • Remove potatoes from heat. Add cinnamon, brown sugar and salt. Using either a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes until they become smooth.
    3 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Mix in pecans and remaining 1 Tbsp of butter. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.
    ½ cup Chopped Pecans, 3 Tablespoon Butter

Notes

    • To drive home the fact that there are pecans in this dish, I like to garnish the potatoes with a few chopped pecans.
    • It's ok if there is some texture to the potatoes, but if you want super smooth, silky potatoes, you could use a food processor or a food mill.
    • Stir frequently to keep potatoes from sticking or burning on the bottom of the pan. The cream may curdle, but don't worry, it will smooth out when you mash the potatoes.
    • You'll need about three potatoes to equal 2 lbs.
    • Double the recipe if you are expecting a crowd.
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Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 21599IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg