Whipped Sweet Potatoes {with cream & butter}

Name: Whipped Sweet Potatoes {with cream & butter}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 side servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet potatoes (-about 4 sweet potatoes); 3 tbsp heavy cream; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; pinch ground nutmeg; chopped parsley or chives; pats of butter

October 13, 2019 Updated: November 6, 2019 By Dawn - Girl Heart Food 32 Comments

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With a touch of cream, butter and some warming spices, these Whipped Sweet Potatoes make the most AMAZING, creamy dreamy holiday side! Plus, you can have this easy vegetable dish on the table in about 30 minutes!

Large white dish of whipped sweet potatoes garnished with parsley and butter.

So, here we are friends.

Thanksgiving weekend.

Don’t panic. You got this.

Well, at least you have these easy whipped sweet potatoes.

It’s crazy easy, you guys, and so freakin’ good.

Like, you want to face-plant-right-into-that-dish good.

And the thing is, it requires some very basic ingredients. No fuss is the way to go, I say!

What’s Needed for Whipped Potatoes

Sweet potatoes (of course). 3 pounds were used for this recipe or about 4 decent-sized, large-ish potatoes.
Heavy cream – also known as ‘whipping cream’ or 35% milk fat. Opt for half and half or whole milk to cut calories and fat, if you prefer.
Unsalted butter
Cinnamon & nutmeg – just a little of each, but they add such a lovely warmth and flavour.
Salt & pepper

Four uncooksed and unpeeled sweet potatoes on a wooden board.

How to Make Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Peel those sweet potatoes and give ’em a little rinse.
Chop into chunks and place in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam about 15-20 minutes.
When they’re tender, they’re done!
Place them in a mixing bowl and whip/mix.

Melt a little butter (because butter + sweet potatoes are bffs) and combine with cream, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add that creamy deliciousness to the sweet potatoes and whip/mix again.
Now, you’ve got a pillowy mound of deliciousness that you’re gonna wanna dive into.
Portion into a casserole dish, garnish with some parsley or chives and a pat or two of butter. Enjoy!

Collage of how to make an easy sweet potato side dish recipe.

Can I Make these Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ahead of Time?

You sure can! When reheating, they’ll still be creamy and delicious!

Store cooled sweet potatoes, covered, in the refrigerator.

Tip—>If making these sweet potatoes ahead of time, garnish after they’ve been reheated.

Creamy, savoury sweet potatoes being stirred by a spatula.

How Do I Reheat Potatoes?

You can reheat your potatoes in the oven or on the stove-top.

To reheat in the oven:

Place sweet potatoes in an oven safe casserole dish, cover with foil and heat in a (pre-heated) 350 F oven for about 30 minutes or until heated through.

To reheat on the stove-top:

Place sweet potatoes in a heat safe bowl over a pot of simmering water (water not touching bowl of sweet potatoes) and heat through. Ensure there’s enough water in the pot so it doesn’t boil off.

Tip—>Use caution when removing bowl from over pot of water because there will be steam. Use oven gloves with a good grip.

How to Keep Potatoes Warm

If you’ve prepped everything and you’re just waiting for everyone to sit down to dinner, the easiest thing to is keep them in a heat safe bowl over water (as mentioned above).

Whipped sweet potato in a white casserole dish garnished with fresh parsley.

Can I Make These Without A Hand Mixer?

Of course!

You can always whip with your stand mixer.

Another option is to allow the potatoes to cool just a little and then add to a food processor to blend that way.

Tip—>If using a food processor, you may need to blend in batches (depending on the quantity your processor can handle).

OR, you can use a potato masher or ricer to break down the cooked sweet potatoes and then whisk (if you want things super creamy).

White round casserole dish of mashed sweet potatoes garnished with parsley and butter.

More Tips & Variations for Making this Sweet Potato Side

A steamer basket was used to cook the sweet potatoes. If you don’t have one, no worries, just go ahead a boil the sweet potato chunks in a large pot of boiling water and drain well before continuing.

These whipped sweet potatoes are more on the savoury side of things. If you want a little sweetness, consider adding a touch of brown sugar (you can dissolve in your melted butter, if you like).

Want to take things up a notch? Try browning your butter as I did in this mashed turnip (rutabaga) recipe.

I used just a little cinnamon and nutmeg. You could use a little pumpkin pie spice, if you prefer.

Creamy sweet potato side dish garnished with fresh parsley and butter.

Like this Sweet Potato Side? You May Enjoy These Too

Mashed Turnip (rutabaga) – With brown butter and roasted garlic, this low carb side is so delicious.
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables – Roasted on a sheet pan, these root veggies make for a yummy addition to any meal. Use your fave root vegetables.
Skillet Potatoes – Baby potatoes are generously coated in herbs and roasted/smashed. They’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon from Elaine of Flavour & Savour – With lots of veg, parmesan and cream cheese, what’s not to love?

Hope you love these whipped sweet potatoes as much as we do!

Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,

~Dawn

P.S. If you think these savoury sweet potatoes will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO

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Large white dish of whipped sweet potatoes garnished with fresh parsley and butter.

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