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!
So, here we are friends.
Thanksgiving weekend.
Aside from the main, you’re going to need sides (my favourite), like roasted garlic mashed potatoes, double baked potatoes or these easy whipped sweet potatoes.
Don’t panic. You got this.
This recipe is super easy to make and so 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!
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet potatoes
- Cream
- Unsalted butter
- Cinnamon and nutmeg (just a little of each, but they add such a lovely warmth and flavour)
- Salt and pepper
How To Make Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Clean and peel sweet potatoes, chop into chunks and place in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water.
- Cover and steam about 15 to 20 minutes. When they’re tender, they’re done!
- Place them in a mixing bowl and whip/mix.
- Melt a little butter in a saucepan (because butter and sweet potatoes are awesome together) and combine with cream, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add that creamy deliciousness to the sweet potatoes and whip/mix again.
- Transfer the whipped sweet potatoes to a casserole or serving dish, garnish with some parsley or chives and a pat or two of butter.
Can I Make These Without a Hand Mixer?
Of course!
You can always whip with your stand mixer.
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).
Tips and Variations
- 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.
More Vegetable Side Dishes
If you make these savoury whipped sweet potatoes, be sure to leave a comment below!
Whipped Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, about 4 sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream (35% milk fat), or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- Chopped parsley or chives, garnish to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water (the water shouldn't touch the bottom of the steamer basket), cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork or knife.Note: If you don't have a steamer basket, you could boil the sweet potato chunks. Place the sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover with cold water (there should be an inch or two of water above the potatoes, basically ensuring that they are fully submerged and covered by the water). Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Note: As you are boiling the potatoes, reduce the heat, if necessary, while still maintaining a boil.
- Carefully remove potatoes from the steamer basket and place in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip. Start on low speed to just break up, increasing the speed a little as you whip. Alternatively, you could give them a head start by simply mashing with a potato masher before using a mixer.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add whipping cream, salt, black pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Pour over sweet potatoes and whisk again, just until creamy.
- Transfer whipped sweet potatoes to a serving dish and garnish, if desired, with more butter, parsley and/or chives. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Kevin
Whipped sweet potatoes should be a staple for holiday meals just like its cousin, mashed potatoes. Your recipe is easy to follow and looks/sounds delicious!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I think so too 😉 Thanks Kevin!
Marissa
These sweet potatoes look fabulous, Dawn! So creamy and flavorful. Perfect for the holidays or ANY time of year!!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So true! Thank you kindly, Marissa!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes in any form, so I’m definitely a fan of these beautiful whipped ones! And the touch of cream and spices is the perfect way to elevate this lovely dish!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Me too! Thank you Jennifer 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
This sweet potato mush looks beautiful, so homogeneous and delicious…I want to continue celebrating Thanksgiving 🙂 I avoid using a mixer / processor for mashing regular potatoes as they could turn into a gummy mixture. Have you ever experienced the same situation with sweet potato or it’s safe to use a food processor with them?
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
They turn out beautifully! So creamy and light! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Ben 🙂
Valentina
Happy Thanksgiving, Dawn! This sweet potato dish sounds like the most perfect side dish for the holiday. I love the way you swirled it in the dish – and with the melting butter, oh my! Love! 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Valentina!! You’re so sweet 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I’ve mashed potatoes, but never sweet potatoes! WHY!? These look soooo whipped and creamy and delicious!!! I would be having seconds of these for sure! Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, Dawn! XO
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I can’t blame ya there! Thank you Katherine! Hope you had a lovely one 🙂 XO
Laura
I love sweet potatoes Dawn! Any way I can get them! Love this traditional Thanksgiving dish, too – so creamy . They look divine! Happy Thanksgiving!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Me too! Thanks Laura! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving too 🙂
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl
Oh Dawn…you are writing this recipes just for me aren’t you?! Seeing the title “with cream and butter” made my heart jump! Lol!! All the dairy!! But really, these look SO super creamy, flavorful and delicious! The perfect balance of hearty and healthy as a side dish…I love it!! Definitely saving for our American Thanksgiving!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hahaha 😉 Thank you so much Haylie! Hope you love it!
annie@ciaochowbambina
Yep! It’s face-plant time!! These look so creamy and fabulous! It’d be hard to stop at just one helping!! Happy Thanksgiving, my friend! xoxo
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Right 😉 Thank you Annie! XOXO
Leanne
These sweet potatoes look crazy delicious Dawn! The way they are whipped up and so creamy makes for such an impressive side dish. Great for any holiday dinner table! Pinning! Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you’re having a lovely long weekend with family!
MaryAnn | The Beach House Kitchen
Such a delicious Thanksgiving side Dawn! Hope you enjoyed your holiday. I think I need to add these to our Thanksgiving meal! Pinned!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
So perfectly creamy! I like my sweet potatoes on the savory side, rather than an overly sweet side so these are perfect for me. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
David @ Spiced
First all, happy Thanksgiving, Dawn! Second, you nailed it with a perfect Thanksgiving recipe here. For some reason, I didn’t like sweet potatoes growing up…but I’m making up for lost time now! I love the idea of whipping them up. Totally keeping these in mind for our Thanksgiving next month. They look delicious!!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I’ve been thinking about these ever since I saw them on IG this morning. They look SO GOOD! I’m sweet potato obsessed so I’m adding these to my Thanksgiving menu. . .it’ll be the only non-dessert I think :). Happy Thanksgiving, girlie!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes
Such a delicious side, Dawn! I could tuck straight into it with a spoon right now 🙂 Enjoy your celebrations!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Lol…I think I could too 😉 Thanks Alexandra!