Best Creamy Sweet Mashed Potatoes Recipe

5 from 8 votes

You're going to love the taste and texture of the Best Creamy Sweet Mashed Potatoes. The perfect side dish for any time of the year!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 193kcal

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
4 sweet potatoes
Add butter, cream cheese, and half & half to the sweet potatoes and mash with an immersion blender or a hand-held mixer. For a thinner consistency, add more half & half, if desired.
3 Tbs Unsalted Butter, 4 oz cream cheese, 2-3 Tbs half and half
Once the potatoes are creamy, stir in thyme leaves, cinnamon , and allspice until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately topped with a spoonful of whipped cream cheese and/or toasted walnuts, if desired. Enjoy!
2 Tbs thyme, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp allspice, Sea salt and black pepper, Whipped cream cheese, Walnuts halves

Choose the right potatoes: For the fluffiest, smoothest, and most flavorful mashed sweet potatoes, we recommend using large sweet potatoes. Their high starch content makes for an extra creamy mash.
Don't skimp on seasoning: Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, and the addition of savory elements like salt, pepper, and thyme creates a balance of flavors that is truly mouthwatering. Remember, it's easier to add more seasoning than to take it away, so season a little at a time.
Cooking the potatoes: Make sure to start boiling your potatoes in cold water, not hot. This allows the potatoes to cook evenly all the way through.
Drain well: After boiling the potatoes, it's crucial to drain them well to avoid a watery mash. Let them sit after draining to steam off any remaining moisture.
Mashing the potatoes: For the creamiest result, use an immersion blender or a hand-held mixer. If you don't have either, a good old-fashioned potato masher will do the job.
Adding the dairy: When adding your dairy, do so gradually, and make sure it's at room temperature. This ensures your potatoes stay hot and absorb the dairy well for the creamiest result.
Serving: Sweet mashed potatoes are best served immediately while they're still hot. Top them with a spoonful of whipped cream cheese and/or toasted walnuts for extra flavor and texture.