Description
Maple Walnut Sweet Potato Mash is a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes, offering a creamy texture infused with the sweetness of pure maple syrup and a satisfying crunch from toasted walnuts. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for holiday gatherings, weeknight dinners, or impressing guests at any occasion. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this mash will surely become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup toasted walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain sweet potatoes and let them sit in the pot for a few minutes to steam dry.
- Return sweet potatoes to low heat; add melted butter and maple syrup. Stir until creamy.
- Fold in chopped walnuts, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Mash to desired consistency using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg