Honey Whipped Potatoes with Cinnamon
By: Merritt Allen
Mashed potatoes are a delightful side dish that are easy to make and goes with just about anything! These mashed white sweet potatoes are honey whipped and paired with butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The flavor is airy, slightly rich and the perfect amount of sweet!
Honey whipped sweet potatoes with cinnamon do not have to be a festive only dish, they are so easy to make that you will love serving them year round with a good meatloaf, with grilled chicken, or even with an extra pat of butter for something cozy at the end of the day. The best part is, the flavor gets better as leftovers as the butter, cinnamon, and honey all meld together so well when stored.
Get ready to elevate your favorite starchy carb by mashing sweet potatoes and combining them with lots of honey and butter!
Common Questions About Honey Whipped Sweet Potatoes:
What Kind Of Sweet Potatoes Do I Use For Honey Whipped Sweet Potatoes?
You can use white or red sweet potatoes for this recipe. Both contain a generous amount of natural sugar that compliments the honey and spices that go into these potatoes. You can also use Japanese sweet potato that is a starchier sweet potato but is not always as widely carried in grocery stories.
You can also use regular potatoes for this recipe but they will, of course, not be as sweet! I love using the sweet potatoes as a way to mix up enjoying mashed potatoes but this recipes works well with regular as well.
Do I Need To Peel My Sweet Potatoes First?
Potato skins can offer fiber and texture in mashed potatoes and can definitely be left on the potatoes prior to boiling. I prefer to peel my potatoes as it allows a smoother whipped texture for a final product. If you plan on leaving the skin, be sure to scrub and clean your sweet potatoes really well first. You also may find your immersion blender has trouble blending the potato skins. You can combat this by using a Kitchen Aid, a potato masher, or enjoy a chunkier texture.
How Do To Make These Whipped Sweet Potatoes Extra Creamy?
Extra creamy mashed potatoes can be achieved with a couple of different additions. My favorite add-ins are butter and parmesan cheese. A combination of both achieves a creamy sweet potato mash that is a dash savory but so good when paired with the honey.
You can also add cream or milk to honey whipped sweet potatoes but that can also weigh your potatoes down and make them really full of liquid. If you choose to add cream, add it carefully stir between each addition of a couple of tablespoons.
What To Serve With Honey Whipped Sweet Potatoes:
Mashed white sweet potatoes are enjoyable as a side dish to many recipes. I have listed some of my favorites below for you to try!
Flank steak in Soy Marinade is a soy seasoned flank steak recipe that goes surprisingly well with mashed white sweet potatoes. The contrast of salty and sweet is a perfect balance.
Spinach and Arugula Salad is a very hearty spinach salad recipe that goes great with a bowl of these mashed honey whipped potatoes. Serve on the side with a generous amount of butter and parm!
Easy Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms are an additional side that would be a great accompaniment to these mashed sweet potatoes. Caramelized onions and mushrooms are flavorful and easy, making them a great addition to dinner party where these potatoes are being served.
A classic combination is mashed potatoes and meatloaf. Try serving these sweet potatoes with my Gluten Free Meatloaf! This meatloaf is packed with hidden vegetables and is made with rolled oats!
Ingredients For Honey Whipped Sweet Potatoes:
Recipe: Serves 4
- 2-3 Medium Sweet Potatoes See notes above for potato options.
- 2 Tbs Salted Butter Irish Salted butter is a delicious option, but any butter will do.
- 2 Tbs Honey To taste. You can also use maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon To taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder to taste
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg Nutmeg is a strong flavor but feel free to add in extra nutmeg to taste.
- 2 Tbs Milk of Choice I often used almond milk but you can use whole milk or leave out the milk all together.
- 1 tsp salt To taste. I suggest a larger granule salt, or using a salt grinder. Find sea salt can quickly make your potatoes too salty.
- 1/4 tsp black pepper To taste
- Parmesan Cheese For Serving. See notes above for adding extra cheese for a creamier sweet potato mash.
How To Make Honey Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Boil the Potatoes
Bring a large pot of water to boil. The pot should be large enough that all of the potatoes will be covered with water.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into rough 1 inch pieces or similar.
Add to the boiling water with a bit of salt and boil until fork tender, about 12 minutes. NOTE: Time will vary based on size of potato pieces and size of pot. Begin checking the potatoes after 5-6 minutes for doneness.
When fork tender, strain into a colander and set aside to cool slightly.
Whip and Serve!
Add the slightly cooled potatoes to a large bowl.
Add in the butter, honey, and spices. Using an immersion blender, blitz until your potatoes are airy and mostly smooth.
Stir in salt and pepper and taste. Adjust by adding more honey, butter, or seasonings.
Serve with salt, pepper, parmesan and more butter.