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This recipe for The Best Whipped Sweet Potatoes is absolutely delish! The sweet potatoes are whipped to perfection and are the ideal Fall side dish and a must have at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Plus, it's only 5 ingredients!
These sweet potatoes are so yummy. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and this recipe only uses ¼ cup of additional brown sugar to bring in a bit more sweetness and caramel notes. Half and half is used instead of heavy cream to cut down on the heaviness there too. It is a lot healthier than other recipes I've seen.
Personally, I like to pair these on the Thanksgiving dinner table with my Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe, which is much more decadent. This gives my guests two options.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- It focuses on the sweet potatoes and allows them to be the star of the dish using their natural flavors.
- This recipe is so easy to make and only uses 5 ingredients.
- It's ready in about 30 minutes
- The hardest part is peeling and chopping the potatoes.
- It's budget friendly. Sweet potatoes are usually very inexpensive in the Fall months and most of the time they are on sale during Thanksgiving week.
- These Sweet Potatoes are Gluten Free!
If you are looking for more Thanksgiving Recipes, try some of my other favorites:
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
Cornbread Dressing with Sausage
Creamy White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
The Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes- A delicious, naturally sweet root vegetable loaded with fiber and vitamins. In this recipe, we boil them until they are nice and tender, and they whip really well. These, along with yams, are a staple at most Thanksgiving dinner tables.
Brown Sugar- Adds just a bit of sweetness along with caramel notes.
Half and Half- Helps to whip the potatoes into a creamy texture.
Salted Butter- Adds in richness to the whipped sweet potatoes.
Cinnamon-My favorite addition for it's woody flavor. In the Fall and Winter months, I add cinnamon to everything I possible can.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Recipe:
I don't recommend these because the texture of fresh, boiled potatoes is different than both canned and frozen.
Absolutely & it's a good time saver. Try and find a package that equals about 4 cups of sweet potato. I typically buy them and peel myself to save on cost.
Yes, you can, but it won't be quite as creamy as half and half.
Peeling and cutting the potatoes before boiling allows them to cook faster. Try to cut them about the same size, so they cook evenly. It saves time and hassle!
How to Make the Best Whipped Sweet Potatoes:
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Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
While the water is boiling, peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes. This allows them to cook evenly and quicker.
Carefully add the potatoes into the boiling water.
Boil for 13 to 16 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until they are tender enough to break apart when stuck with a fork. The water should have some small broken apart pieces floating around and maybe even a bit of orange color floating at the top.
*It's really important to make sure they are completely cooked. Overcooked is better than undercooked in this recipe.*
Strain the potatoes, then add them to a large bowl (if using a hand mixer), or to the bowl of the stand mixer.
Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Blend at medium speed for 1 minute.
Slowly, pour in the half and half. Start speed on low until combined, then turn heat to medium heat for 30 seconds. Stop and use a spatula to run down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything gets incorporated. We don't want any chunks!
Mix for a few minutes on medium-high speed until it is nice and pureed. Like this...
*If the potatoes look a little thicker at the end than mine do, add an additional tablespoon of milk in increments until they reach the desired texture.* This can happen if you used more sweet potatoes than I did.
Pour it into a casserole dish or bowl to serve.
Optional: Top with additional cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a few tablespoons of maple syrup and a couple pecans.
Enjoy!
Storage:
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat leftovers, preheat the oven to 350 and cook for 15 minutes. To use the microwave, transfer the whipped sweet potatoes into a microwave safe dish and microwave for 20 second increments until hot.
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The Best Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
Description
This recipe for The Best Whipped Sweet Potatoes is absolutely delish! The sweet potatoes are whipped to perfection. These potatoes are the ideal Fall side dish and a must have at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Plus, it's only 5 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, or 5 small to regular size sweet potatoes (should equal about 4 cups after peeled and chopped)
- ¼ cup half and half (plus, possibly a few additional tablespoons *see notes below*)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed into measuring cup
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
- While the water is boiling, peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes. This allows them to cook evenly and quicker.
- Carefully add the potatoes into the boiling water.
- Boil for 13 to 16 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until they are tender enough to break apart when stuck with a fork. The water should have some small broken apart pieces and maybe even a bit of orange color floating at the top.
- *It's really important to make sure they are completely cooked. Overcooked is better than undercooked in this recipe.*
- Strain the potatoes, then add them to a large bowl, if using a hand mixer, or to the bowl of the stand mixer.
- Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Blend at medium speed for 1 minute.
- Slowly, pour in the half and half. Start speed on low until combined, then turn heat to medium heat for 30 seconds. Stop and use a spatula to run down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything gets incorporated. We don't want any chunks! Mix on medium-high speed for a few minutes until it is nice and pureed.
- Pour it into a casserole dish or bowl to serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Optional: Top with additional cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a few tablespoons of maple syrup and a couple pecans.
*It's really important to make sure the sweet potatoes are completely cooked. Overcooked is better than undercooked in this recipe.*
*If the potatoes look a little thick at the end, add an additional tablespoon of milk in increments until they reach the desired texture.*
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: thanksgiving
Keywords: whipped sweet potatoes, the best sweet potatoes, easy sweet potatoes, thanksgiving side dishes
Holly
Absolutely loved these! Just sweet enough. 😊
★★★★★
Tara Smithson
Totally agree! Thank you!