Description
Creamy, airy, and flavor-packed, these whipped sweet potatoes are a modern Southern comfort food staple—versatile enough for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 45 minutes, or until tender.
3. Let cool for 10 minutes, then peel.
4. Add sweet potato flesh to mixing bowl or food processor.
5. Add butter, cream, salt, and cinnamon.
6. Whip using hand or stand mixer until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
7. Adjust seasoning or mix-ins to taste.
Notes
Try brown butter for a richer flavor.
Pairs well with roasted meats or hearty veggies.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
Reheat with a splash of cream on the stove to revive creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Whipping
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, whipped, southern, comfort food, holiday side