Description
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes with rich brown butter and crunchy pecans for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown.
- Add brown butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well.
- Toast pecans in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Top the mashed sweet potatoes with toasted pecans before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Adjust milk quantity for desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg