Gingerbread Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These Gingerbread Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a cozy and creative way to elevate your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes about 2.5 lbs, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon molasses honey, or brown sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or half & half
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes. Boil in water until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter and stir in spices, orange zest, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Mash sweet potatoes with the spiced butter mixture.
- Stir in molasses and cream. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like toasted pecans or maple syrup.
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