American Easy

Slow-Simmered Sweet Potato Mash

Name: Slow-Simmered Sweet Potato Mash
Prep time: PT10MINUTES
Cook time: PT35MINUTES
Total time: PT55MINUTES
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks); 4 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

A rich, velvety mash cooked directly in cream and butter

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⏱️ 55 minutes 10 minutes prep · 35 minutes cook

🍽️ 4 Serves

310 Calories

3g Protein

42g Carbs

15g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Cooking the potatoes directly in cream and butter rather than water prevents them from becoming waterlogged, resulting in a much more intense flavor and velvety texture. This low-effort technique yields high-impact results with very little active work.

Instructions

Combine the potatoes, butter, cream, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan and cook, covered, over low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking until the potatoes fall apart easily when poked with a fork, 35 to 45 minutes.

💡 The low heat is essential here so the cream reduces and coats the potatoes without scorching.

Remove the pan from the heat and mash the potatoes directly in the saucepan with a potato masher until smooth.

💡 For an even finer texture, you can use a food mill or ricer, but a standard masher works well for a rustic finish.

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve while hot.