Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Butter
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Butter - the side dish everyone will be yammering about for days (pun intended)! This easy side dish is packed full of flavor, takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, doesn't require the oven, and can be made ahead of time! You're welcome :)
Servings 8 servings
Calories 316kcal
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- ¼ to ⅓ cup half and half OR heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp fresh sage minced, optional
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 3 - 4 inch chunks. Place in boiling water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- Drain well and return sweet potatoes to hot pot.
- Mashed sweet potatoes together with half and half, sage, maple syrup, butter, salt and pepper.¼ to ⅓ cup half and half, 2 tbsp fresh sage, ¼ cup maple syrup, salt and pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- If making ahead of time, cool, cover and refrigerate. Warm before serving.
- When ready to serve:
- Combine marshmallows, butter, pecans, orange juice, and cayenne in a microwave safe container. Heat on high for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until butter has melted and marshmallows have softened and partially melted.1 cup miniature marshmallows, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, pinch cayenne pepper
- Serve with mashed sweet potatoes or pour on top and serve together.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.8mg
