Gingerbread mashed sweet potatoes are the ultimate wintertime comfort side dishes.
You will love how well the gingerbread spice complements the sweet potatoes and how easily this dish comes together.
Gingerbread Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy gingerbread spiced mashed sweet potatoes make a delicious holiday-time side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 Medium sweet potatoes
- Avocado oil
- 1½ tsp Kosher salt divided
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 to 3 tsp Gingerbread Spice Mix
Instructions
- Set oven to 400°
- Wash sweet potatoes and brush with the avocado oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp of the salt.
- Roast for 45 minutes to an hour until a knife can easily be inserted.
- Or you can Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, add the remaining ingredients to a bowl.
- Allow the roasted potatoes to rest for about 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the skins by holding them with tongs and using a knife, and add them to your bowl.
- Use a potato masher to mash and combine your potatoes.
- Taste and add more salt or gingerbread spice if needed.
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