Whipped Sweet Potatoes

For a comforting side dish, these whipped sweet potatoes really hit the spot. They are fluffy and sweet with a hint of nutmeg. Perfect to serve with Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas roast, Easter Ham, or any family dinner or holiday.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes about 2# total
½ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in an electric pressure cooker per the INSTANT POT CUBED SWEET POTATO recipe shared above. (an alternate way is roasted in the oven - link also above)
Once the sweet potatoes are done, add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and it will start to melt a bit as the potatoes are hot.
Using a hand mixer set on low-medium, begin to whip the butter into the sweet potatoes.
Once the butter and sweet potatoes are combined, slowly add in the heavy cream. You will again mix on the low-medium speed with the hand mixer. Scrape the edges with a rubber spatula as needed to fully combine. This should take only about 30 seconds.
For the final step, you will add the nutmeg and vanilla and mix again with the hand mixer for about 15 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, depending on amount.

SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS:

Use drained canned yams instead of fresh sweet potatoes - heat in the microwave until hot & then add ingredients & whip. But FRESH is best!
Use coconut milk & vegan butter instead for a vegan version.
Add a tablespoon of orange juice for a citrus punch of flavor.
Do not use low-fat or skim dairy, heavy cream is best for rich thick texture.

OTHER COOKING METHODS:

Instead of steaming, roast the potatoes in the oven or air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 24748IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Autumn, creamy, easy, fall, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, low carb, orange, side dish, sides, starch, thanksgiving, winter

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