Fluffy, creamy and full of fragrant herbs, these brown sugar sweet potatoes are a perfect side dish for your holiday table!

Brown Sugar & Herb Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Fluffy, creamy and full of fragrant herbs, the perfect holiday side dish! | thecomfortofcooking.com

To me, you can’t talk comfort food without mentioning smooth, buttery mashed potatoes. We all have our favorites, and mine are made light and creamy, and also with a bit of asiago and broccoli. But, since I make mashed sweet potatoes often these days, I thought it about time to share my favorite recipe!

Sweet potatoes are very high in calcium and vitamin C, along with being great for skin, so they’re both a delicious and nutritious side dish!

Brown Sugar & Herb Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Fluffy, creamy and full of fragrant herbs, the perfect holiday side dish! | thecomfortofcooking.com

 

Brown Sugar & Herb Mashed Sweet Potatoes

By Georgia Johnson
Servings: 3 cups (5-6 servings)

Ingredients 

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 heaping teaspoon dried sage, thyme or rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over high heat, add sweet potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot, away from heat. Add butter, garlic, dried herb of choice, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
  • With a hand mixer or potato masher, beat mixture until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

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