Mashed Candy Potatoes
Unsure which aspect to carry to Thanksgiving? Want a easy vegetable dish for dinner tonight? Do you want conventional meals with a little bit of a twist? These straightforward and creamy Mashed Candy Potatoes are for you!
Scrumptious candy potatoes, no marshmallows wanted.
Skip the gobs of brown sugar and marshmallows in favor of maple syrup and Greek yogurt to make your mashed candy potatoes further creamy. Now you’ll have extra room for Pumpkin Pecan Pie!
This recipe has a contact of chipotle chili powder for smoky warmth, balanced by the maple syrup for sweetness. The mixture is incredible, and it makes these mashed candy potatoes versatile sufficient to be a wonderful possibility exterior of the vacation season.
One other perk of those straightforward mashed candy potatoes is that they are often made upfront. Reheat them in a casserole dish within the oven or gently on the stovetop. I’ve acquired full directions within the recipe card beneath!
Tip!
No room on the range or in your oven? Try these Immediate Pot Mashed Candy Potatoes as an alternative.
Key Components
You’ll discover the complete record of components within the recipe card beneath, however listed here are some notes to remember.
- Candy Potatoes. Use orange or pink candy potatoes right here. Purple and white candy potatoes are starchier and fewer candy than their orange and pink cousins. This implies they don’t mash into the identical creamy, dreamy consistency you get with orange and pink candy potatoes.
- Half-and-Half. A should for wealthy and creamy mashed candy potatoes.
- Spices. For smokiness, I used chipotle chile powder. For coziness and heat, I used nutmeg and cinnamon. Be certain that your spices are recent and aromatic for optimum taste.
- Greek Yogurt. I used Greek yogurt as a wholesome swap, however you need to use bitter cream as an alternative in case you favor.
- Maple Syrup. As an alternative of constructing mashed candy potatoes with brown sugar, I opted to make use of maple syrup. It naturally sweetens the potatoes and elevates their taste.
5 Star Evaluate
“Very straightforward and engaging recipe! Will certainly be making it once more!”
— Kyla —
Make Mashed Candy Potatoes
Prep and Boil the Potatoes. Whereas Garlic Mashed Potatoes could be a skin-on or skin-off affair, candy potato skins are thicker and never very nice in mashed potatoes. Whereas I don’t thoughts leaving the pores and skin on when making baked Candy Potato Fries, in the case of mashing, peeling is a should. Reduce them into equally sized chunks, then boil till tender and drain.
Season. Add the half-and-half and spices to the cooked candy potatoes.
Mash. Don’t overdo it, or they’ll be bizarre and gummy. We wish fluffy right here!
Stir and End. Add the yogurt (or bitter cream), maple syrup, and butter. Once more, don’t overwork the candy potatoes. Garnish and ENJOY!
Recipe Variations
- Vegan Mashed Candy Potatoes. Use vegan yogurt and butter rather than the dairy and swap the half-and-half for full-fat coconut milk to make this recipe vegan.
- Savory Mashed Candy Potatoes. Need your candy potatoes to lean somewhat extra savory? Skip the maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add garlic powder and extra recent thyme or rosemary.
- Potato and Candy Potato Mash. Begin with the savory mashed candy potatoes variation above and swap half the candy potatoes with Yukon gold potatoes.
- Mashed Candy Potatoes With Marshmallows. When you insist. Fold a handful (or two) of mini marshmallows into the candy potatoes after including the yogurt, syrup, and butter. (You may need to in the reduction of on the syrup too!)
What to Serve with Mashed Candy Potatoes
When you’re serving these candy potatoes for Thanksgiving, set them on the desk with the Thanksgiving Turkey, Cranberry Orange Sauce, and Cornbread Stuffing. Delish! For a weeknight, listed here are some concepts:
- Hen. You’ll be able to’t go improper with easy recipes like Baked Bone In Hen Breast or Air Fryer Hen Thighs.
- Pork. Plate your candy potatoes with Immediate Pot Pork Tenderloin or Breaded Pork Chops.
- Greens. Fall veggies like Roasted Brussels Sprouts go notably effectively with these mashed candy potatoes.
Print
Add to Assortment Go to Collections
Mashed Candy Potatoes
#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33 cease { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50 cease { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66 cease { stop-color: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1.wprm-user-rating-allowed.wprm-user-rating-not-voted:not(.wprm-user-rating-voting) svg * { fill-opacity: 0.3; }
Components
- 4 kilos candy potatoes about 6 potatoes
- 4 teaspoons salt divided
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder (scale back to 1/4 teaspoon if delicate to spice; enhance to three/4 to 1 teaspoon for extra of a kick)
- ½ teaspoon floor cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon floor nutmeg
- ⅓ cup complete milk plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
- Chopped recent thyme
Directions
-
Peel the candy potatoes and minimize into 1-inch cubes. Place in a big saucepan and canopy with cool water in order that the water covers the potatoes by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Carry to a simmer over medium-high warmth. Proceed simmering, adjusting the warmth as wanted, till the candy potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, then return the potatoes to the pot.
-
Add the half and half and chipotle chile powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 3 teaspoons salt.
-
Mash to your required consistency.
-
Instantly add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and butter. Stir till evenly mixed. Style and modify spices and salt as desired.
-
Switch to a serving bowl and prime with thyme. Take pleasure in heat.
Video
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate candy potatoes in an hermetic storage container for as much as 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low warmth, in a casserole dish within the oven at 350 levels F, or within the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an hermetic, freezer-safe storage container for as much as 3 months. Let thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than reheating.
- TO MAKE AHEAD: As much as 2 days upfront, peel, minimize, and boil the candy potatoes. Refrigerate them in an hermetic storage container till you’re prepared to complete the recipe.
- For straightforward mashed candy potatoes any evening of the week, make an enormous batch and freeze leftovers in an ice dice tray. Switch the frozen candy potato cubes to a freezer-safe ziptop bag. Seize candy potato cubes as desired and prepare dinner immediately from frozen.