Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These spicy mashed sweet potatoes are creamy, smoky, and just sweet enough thanks to hot honey. Weeknight simple and holiday ready!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (about 4–5 medium)
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into pieces
- ¼ cup milk warmed
- 2 tablespoon hot honey plus more for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for extra heat
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Cover with cold water in a large pot and salt generously. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain very well, then return potatoes to the hot pot or a mixing bowl for 1 minute to steam off excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes until mostly smooth or leave a little texture if you like.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with an extra drizzle of hot honey.
Notes
- Start with ⅛ teaspoon chipotle if serving spice-sensitive guests and build from there.
- Swap the hot honey for 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup if you want smoky-maple sweet heat.
- Storage: Cool completely and store airtight for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm on medium-low with a splash of milk or broth, stirring until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 27053IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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