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    Whipped Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Oct 7, 2021 · Modified: Dec 27, 2022 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Whipped sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for the holiday season or anytime of year. Just a few basic ingredients are needed for this easy recipe. It’s also simple to customize to make it a delicious sweet or savory side dish.

    Sweet potatoes mashed in a bowl with butter.

    This sweet potato recipe is simple, creamy, and delicious. Baked mashed sweet potatoes are combined with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a side dish that everyone will love.

    Looking for more sweet potato recipes? Be sure to try baked sweet potato slices, air fryer sweet potato fries, and chili stuffed sweet potatoes.

    In this post you will learn:

    • How to make creamy, whipped sweet potatoes.
    • Tips for getting them extra creamy.
    • A variety of optional flavors.

    Whipped Sweet Potato Recipe Ingredients

    Sweet potatoes – Use 3-4 large sweet potatoes. Make sure to scrub them off before baking.

    Butter – You will need unsalted, sweet cream butter.

    Heavy cream – This can be substituted with milk, half and half, or even 1/4 cup of sour cream for an added tangy flavor.

    Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar works well for this dish. It’s also optional, feel free to leave out the sugar.

    Cinnamon – This is optional but adds a nice hint of flavor. You could also add in ground nutmeg or substitute with pumpkin pie spice mix.

    Salt and ground black pepper

    Sweet potatoes, bowl of cream, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

    How To Make Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Butter

    Step one: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Clean off the sweet potatoes.

    Step two: Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Pierce the tops with a fork.

    Step three: Bake for about 45 – 60 minutes or until fork tender. Carefully cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop flesh into a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer or food processor to whip the potatoes. You can discard the sweet potato skins.

    Baked sweet potatoes in bowl with mixer.

    Step four: Mix in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper, and continue mixing until fully whipped and a creamy texture.

    Step five: Serve warm. Optional, sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

    Mashed sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

    Can I boil the sweet potatoes?

    Yes, if you need to cook the potatoes faster and you prefer not to use the oven, they can be boiled.

    Clean off the sweet potatoes and peel off the skins. Cut them into chunks. Place chunks into a large pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender. Drain off the water.

    How do you make sweet potatoes without strings?

    Most of the sweet potato strings are on the skin. You can pull off as many as possible before cleaning and baking. You will be scooping out the potato and whipping it so you shouldn’t have to worry about strings.

    Best Whipped Sweet Potatoes Recipe Tips

    • Don’t have a hand held mixer, you can use a potato masher, stand mixer or food processor.
    • I recommend baking or air frying the sweet potatoes because it really brings out the naturally sweet flavor of the potato.
    • Baking time might vary depending on the size of the sweet potato. If they are smaller, I recommend checking them at 30 minutes.
    • Don’t want to heat up the oven? Try cooking the sweet potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
    • To make them super creamy, add a little extra heavy cream and whip for several 3-4 minutes.

    Whipped Sweet Potatoes Recipe Variations

    This recipe can be customized to be sweet or savory. Here are a few ideas for simple variations on this sweet potatoes recipe:

    Sweetener – Try substituting brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. You can also use granulated white sugar instead of brown sugar. This cinnamon butter is also delicious to mix in.

    Savory – Leave out brown sugar and try mixing in grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs like sage, parsley or thyme. If you want some extra flavor, try mixing in this simple homemade garlic spread.

    Marshmallows – Make this a whipped sweet potatoes casserole by placing the whipped potatoes in a casserole dish and topping with mini marshmallows. Broil in the oven for about 2 minutes or until the tops of marshmallows turn slightly brown.

    Bowl of mashed sweet potatoes.

    How to store

    Let completely cool off and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can be made ahead of time, just reheat in the microwave or in the oven until heated through.

    FAQ for Whipped Sweet Potatoes

    How do you thicken whipped sweet potatoes?

    If you need to thicken your sweet potatoes you can either add another sweet potato or add about ½ teaspoon of cornstarch to the mixture to thicken them up.

    How do you reheat whipped sweet potatoes?

    Reheat whipped sweet potatoes in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. You can also warm them in a saucepan on the stove.

    Is sweet potato and butter healthy?

    Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can leave butter out of these sweet potatoes if you are trying to reduce calories.

    More easy side dishes

    • Bacon wrapped asparagus
    • Sautéed mushrooms and onions
    • Steamed cauliflower
    • Air fryer zucchini
    Bowl of mashed sweet potatoes.
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    Whipped Sweet Potatoes

    Creamy whipped sweet potatoes are a delicious side dish. Cooked sweet potatoes are whipped to perfection with butter and cinnamon.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sweet potatoes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 425kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 large sweet potatoes
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Clean off the sweet potatoes.
    • Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Pierce the tops with a fork.
    • Bake for about 45 – 60 minutes or until fork tender. Carefully cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop flesh into a large bowl. Use an electric mixer or food processor to whip.
    • Mix in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper, and mix again until fully whipped and combined.
    • Serve warm. Optional, sprinkle with grou

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    Notes

    • Don’t have a hand held mixer, you can use a potato masher, stand mixer or food processor.
    • I recommend baking or air frying the sweet potatoes because it really brings out the naturally sweet flavor of the potato.
    • Baking time might vary depending on the size of the sweet potato. If they are smaller, I recommend checking them at 30 minutes.
    • Don’t want to heat up the oven? Try cooking the sweet potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
    • To make them super creamy, add a little extra heavy cream and whip for several 3-4 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 36748IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
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