How to make mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar

Q: How do I thicken mashed sweet potatoes?

Add a Thickening Agent For what its worth, we recommend sticking with cornstarch—it has twice the thickening power of flour and its safe for gluten-free diets. Stir in the thickening agent gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, until the potatoes have reached your desired consistency.

Q: What is the best way to boil a sweet potato?

Heres how to boil sweet potatoes:.

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee
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100 Cals 1.5 Protein 21.5 Carbs 2 Fats 143

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee are seasoned with with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee

Sweet potatoes are a must for Thanksgiving and this dish will be a hit on your Holiday table. It’s easy to assemble a day ahead so it’s ready to pop in the oven on Thanksgiving day. Serve it alongside your turkey, Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing and Cranberry Pear Sauce, a must!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’ve been testing so many Thanksgiving recipes from side dishes to leftovers these past few weeks. This is one we made a few years back that we all loved! It’s the dish that finally turned me into a sweet potato fan and is always on my holiday table. Previously I only enjoyed them as sweet potato fries, or in a sweet potato pie, but now I love them so many ways.

Variations and Tips

To make it dairy free swap the butter and milk out for vegan butter or coconut oil and nut milk.
If your dish can’t go under the broiler, a brulee torch can be used to caramelize the sugar instead.

Make Ahead Tips

To prepare ahead, make the mashed sweet potatoes the day before, then re-heat them before topping with sugar and broiling. Once you broil them, you’ll want to serve them right away. If you are bringing them to someone’s house, don’t add the brown sugar topping until you are ready to serve.

More Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Easy Cranberry Pear Sauce
Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Maple Glazed Butternut and Brussels Sprouts
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Spinach Gratin

Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee

100 Cals 1.5 Protein 21.5 Carbs 2 Fats

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Mashed sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust. Sweet potatoes are a must for Thanksgiving and this dish will be a hit on your Holiday table.

5 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled until soft (6 cups cooked)
3/4 cup 1% milk
3 tbsp whipped butter, softened
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unpacked light brown sugar

When the potatoes are cooked and soft, combine them with milk, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl and mash or puree until smooth.
Spoon into a 9 x 9 or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 covered, until heated through, about 20 minutes. If making ahead, and baking from the refrigerator, add more time as needed until the center is hot.
Preheat the broiler.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar evenly over top.
Broil about 6 inches from the flame until the sugar melts and becomes caramelized, careful not to burn. About 2 to 3 minutes.
Let it stand until the melted sugar hardens (about 5 minutes).

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 100kcal, Carbohydrates: 21.5g, Protein: 1.5g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 72mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 8g

WW Points Plus: 3

Keywords: easy sweet potatoes, how to make mashed sweet potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato recipes, Thanksgiving sweet potato recipe

Photo credit: Erin Alvarez

posted November 7, 2019 by Gina

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How long do you boil sweet potatoes for?

Step 2: Boil the Sweet Potatoes How long to boil sweet potatoes: For one pound of sweet potatoes, cover the pan and cook sweet potatoes in the boiling salted water 20 to 25 minutes or until just tender. You should be able to easily pierce the sweet potato with a fork or knife.

How do I thicken mashed sweet potatoes?

Add a Thickening Agent For what it's worth, we recommend sticking with cornstarch—it has twice the thickening power of flour and it's safe for gluten-free diets. Stir in the thickening agent gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, until the potatoes have reached your desired consistency.

What is the best way to boil a sweet potato?

Here's how to boil sweet potatoes:.

Dice the sweet potatoes in 3/4-inch chunks. Peeling is optional: leave the skin on for added nutrients. ... .

Add to a pot and cover with 1 inch water. Bring the water to a boil..

Boil 7 to 12 minutes until fork tender. ... .

Drain, then use in recipes as desired..

Do you have to peel sweet potatoes before boiling?

You do not need to peel sweet potatoes before boiling. If leaving the peel on, you will need to pierce the skin of the potato with a fork a few times. Also, boiling a sweet potato with the peel will require slightly more time for it to cook through.