Mashed Candy Potatoes
Unsure which facet to deliver to Thanksgiving? Want a easy vegetable dish for dinner tonight? Do you want conventional meals with a little bit of a twist? These simple 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 additional 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 mix is unbelievable, and it makes these mashed candy potatoes versatile sufficient to be a superb possibility outdoors of the vacation season.
One other perk of those simple mashed candy potatoes is that they are often made prematurely. Reheat them in a casserole dish within the oven or gently on the stovetop. I’ve bought full directions within the recipe card under!
Tip!
No room on the range or in your oven? Try these On the spot Pot Mashed Candy Potatoes as a substitute.
Key Elements
You’ll discover the total checklist of elements within the recipe card under, however listed here are some notes to bear in mind.
- Candy Potatoes. Use orange or crimson candy potatoes right here. Purple and white candy potatoes are starchier and fewer candy than their orange and crimson cousins. This implies they don’t mash into the identical creamy, dreamy consistency you get with orange and crimson 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. Ensure your spices are recent and aromatic for optimum taste.
- Greek Yogurt. I used Greek yogurt as a wholesome swap, however you should utilize bitter cream as a substitute in case you desire.
- Maple Syrup. As a substitute 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.
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“Very simple and engaging recipe! Will certainly be making it once more!”
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How you can 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 terms of mashing, peeling is a should. Lower 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 instead of 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 a bit 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. If you happen to insist. Fold a handful (or two) of mini marshmallows into the candy potatoes after including the yogurt, syrup, and butter. (You may wish to in the reduction of on the syrup too!)
What to Serve with Mashed Candy Potatoes
If you happen to’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:
- Rooster. You possibly can’t go fallacious with easy recipes like Baked Bone In Rooster Breast or Air Fryer Rooster Thighs.
- Pork. Plate your candy potatoes with On the spot Pot Pork Tenderloin or Breaded Pork Chops.
- Greens. Fall veggies like Roasted Brussels Sprouts go notably properly with these mashed candy potatoes.
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Elements
- 4 kilos candy potatoes about 6 potatoes
- 4 teaspoons salt divided
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder (cut back to 1/4 teaspoon if delicate to spice; improve to three/4 to 1 teaspoon for extra of a kick)
- ½ teaspoon floor cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon floor nutmeg
- ⅓ cup entire milk plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
- Chopped recent thyme
Directions
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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. Deliver 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.
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Add the half and half and chipotle chile powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 3 teaspoons salt.
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Mash to your required consistency.
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Instantly add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and butter. Stir till evenly mixed. Style and modify spices and salt as desired.
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Switch to a serving bowl and high with thyme. Get pleasure from heat.
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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 prematurely, 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 night time 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 cook dinner instantly from frozen.
