Fall spiced mashed sweet potatoes are a warm and comforting side dish perfect for the autumn season.
The combination of these spices adds a cozy and aromatic flavor to the dish. The sweet and creamy texture of the mashed sweet potatoes pairs well with the warm and earthy spices, making it a delicious addition to any fall meal. Whether served as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or as a simple side for a weeknight meal, fall spiced mashed sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit.
Roasting the sweet potatoes before mashing them brings out their natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the dish. Plus, it’s a simple and easy step that elevates the classic mashed sweet potato dish. Here’s why you should give it a try this fall season:
First off, roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness. Sweet potatoes are already known for their sweetness, but by roasting them, the sugars caramelize and intensify, creating a deeper and richer flavor. This means you can use less added sugar in your mashed sweet potatoes, making them a healthier option.
Fall Spiced Mashed Sweet potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 tsp Ground white pepper
- 1 -2 tsp Your favorite fall spice blend
- Apple pie spice
- Gingerbread spice
- Fall spice blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pierce them with a fork a few times. This will allow steam to escape while baking. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, carefully peel off the skin of the sweet potatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes and the remaining ingredients. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more spice blend, salt, pepper, or butter if needed.