Description
A delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes and crunchy pecans, enhanced with maple syrup, perfect for holiday dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk (or more, as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them into even-sized pieces.
- Cook the sweet potatoes in a large pot covered with water and a pinch of salt, bringing to a boil and then simmering for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth and creamy.
- Add butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing well.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Serve the sweet potato mash topped with toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use almond or coconut milk.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup.
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Mash, Sweet Potato Recipe, Holiday Side Dish