Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coffee Butter Sauce
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes drizzled with a bold, buttery coffee sauce that adds depth, richness, and just the right amount of indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
For the Coffee Butter Sauce:
- ⅓ cup strong brewed coffee
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Boil chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- In a saucepan, combine brewed coffee, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the coffee butter sauce over the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Serve warm and prepare for unexpected compliments.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~190
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 220%
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin C: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark roast coffee for maximum depth of flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick.
- If you don’t like butter, we can’t be friends.