This delicious and creamy mashed sweet potato recipe is a quick and easy side dish that will elevate any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s the perfect comfort food, and you can adjust it to your taste by adding extra butter or cinnamon. Serve it hot for a warming treat!

Ingredients Needed:

1.8 kg sweet potatoes, peeled
75g butter
80ml half-and-half or milk warmed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

How To Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe?

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 2-inch chunks.
Boil the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are tender.
Drain and Dry: Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the strainer for a few minutes to ensure all water evaporates.
Mash the Potatoes: Add the butter to the potatoes and mash them using a potato masher.
Add Cream: Gradually add warmed half-and-half or milk, mixing until you reach the desired consistency.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, and if you like, sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.

Gordon Ramsay Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Recipe Tips:

Use Fresh Sweet Potatoes: Fresh potatoes give better flavor and a smoother texture.
Don’t Overcook: Check the potatoes after 15 minutes to make sure they’re not too soft or watery.
Drain Well: Let the potatoes sit in the strainer to get rid of extra water for a fluffier mash.
Warm the Milk or Cream: Warm milk or cream helps keep the potatoes hot.
Taste While Cooking: Keep tasting the mash and adjust salt, pepper, and cinnamon to your liking.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

Refrigerate: Allow the mashed sweet potatoes to cool to room temperature before putting them in an airtight container. They last in the fridge for 3 days.
Freeze: After cooling completely, freeze the mashed sweet potatoes in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Heat the mashed sweet potatoes in a saucepan over low heat, stirring and adding milk or butter as needed.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 249 kcal
Total Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 89mg
Potassium: 754mg
Total Carbohydrate: 58.1g
Dietary Fiber: 8.2g
Sugars: 18.8g
Protein: 4.5g

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Gordon Ramsay Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Recipe by Gordon RamsayCuisine: Side DishDifficulty: British

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

249

kcal

Ingredients

1.8 kg sweet potatoes, peeled
75g butter
80ml half-and-half or milk warmed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 2-inch chunks.
Boil the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are tender.
Drain and Dry: Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the strainer for a few minutes to ensure all water evaporates.
Mash the Potatoes: Add the butter to the potatoes and mash them using a potato masher.
Add Cream: Gradually add warmed half-and-half or milk, mixing until you reach the desired consistency.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, and if you like, sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.

Notes

Use Fresh Sweet Potatoes: Fresh potatoes give better flavor and a smoother texture.
Don’t Overcook: Check the potatoes after 15 minutes to make sure they’re not too soft or watery.
Drain Well: Let the potatoes sit in the strainer to get rid of extra water for a fluffier mash.
Warm the Milk or Cream: Warm milk or cream helps keep the potatoes hot.
Taste While Cooking: Keep tasting the mash and adjust salt, pepper, and cinnamon to your liking.