Fall spiced side dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup cream or more
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1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Chopped parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover by about 1 inch.
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Add salt and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Drain well the water, leaving only the potatoes in the pot over medium-low heat. Mash the sweet potatoes to your desired consistency using a potato masher or fork.
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Add melted butter, cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Add Greek yogurt and stir to combine. If needed, add more cream.
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Use a hand mixer to whisk the potatoes for about 1 minute to make them fluffier.
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Serve, topped with cubed butter and parsley.