Description
Deliciously creamy and flavorful Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes made with roasted sweet potatoes, rich brown butter, coconut milk, pure maple syrup, and warm spices. This easy-to-make side dish is perfect for holiday meals or any comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons butter (divided)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place them on a sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender. Once done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Make Brown Butter: While the potatoes are roasting, dice the butter and add it to a small skillet or pot. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to bubble. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown with brown bits forming at the bottom. Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-safe dish, reserving 1 tablespoon for topping later.
- Prepare Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Peel the slightly cooled sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, salt, and most of the brown butter to the bowl.
- Mash and Mix: Using a hand mixer or potato masher, mash the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and add more coconut milk if needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle with a bit more cinnamon and drizzle the reserved tablespoon of brown butter on top for a rich, glossy finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is creamy with a perfect balance of sweetness from maple syrup and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.
- Brown butter adds a nutty, rich depth to the classic mashed sweet potatoes.
- This recipe makes an excellent holiday side dish or comforting everyday meal addition.
- Adjust the amount of coconut milk for preferred consistency.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for best flavor and creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13.2g
- Sodium: 170.6mg
- Fat: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41.7g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Protein: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 22.9mg
