Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Experience the medley of flavors in our recipe, for Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Each bite combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the creamy richness of butter and milk enhanced by a touch of brown sugar. To add a twist we top it off with crispy bacon for a crunch. Whether you're enjoying a family dinner or celebrating an occasion this recipe offers more, than just a dish – it's an experience that perfectly balances comfort and indulgence in every spoonful.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet potatoes about 4-5 medium to large
- 1/3 c milk
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/4 c brown sugar or more to taste
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a pot of water to a boil.
- Next peel the potatoes. Cut them into 2-inch chunks.
- Once the water is boiling add some salt. Carefully put in the potato chunks. Let them cook until they become tender (20 to 30 minutes) then drain off the water.
- After draining place the sweet potato chunks back, in the pot and let them sit for a few minutes to dry out. Mash them to your desired consistency.
- While the potatoes are cooking, take a skillet. Cook the bacon until it turns crispy. Then chop it into pieces.
- In a microwave dish heat up some milk and butter until the butter has melted completely. Stir in some sugar and cinnamon to create a mixture.
- Pour half of this milk mixture into your potatoes and stir everything together. Gradually add more of this mixture until you achieve your desired consistency. Stir in most of the chopped bacon saving some for garnishing purposes.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- To finish off garnish your potatoes with the remaining bacon pieces along, with a sprinkle of cinnamon. If desired you can also top it off with a pat of butter before serving.
Notes
For those who embrace a gluten-free lifestyle, transforming this Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe into a gluten-free delight is wonderfully simple. The natural beauty of this dish lies in its inherent gluten-free ingredients. Sweet potatoes, butter, milk, and spices are naturally free from gluten. The only ingredient you need to be mindful of is the bacon. Some bacon brands can contain gluten due to additives or cross-contamination during processing. To ensure your dish remains gloriously gluten-free, opt for bacon that is explicitly labeled as gluten-free.