Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

4.58 from 35 votes

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy and delicious, making the perfect easy side dish for Thanksgiving and beyond.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

4 lbs. sweet potatoes about 6 medium, peeled and cut into 1” cubes
1½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp Parisien Bonnes Herbes a blend of chives, dill weed, French basil, French tarragon, chervil, and white pepper
4 oz. cream cheese softened, regular, not low fat
4 tbsp unsalted butter softened & more for garnish

Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until it is easy to slide a thin knife in and out, about 15 minutes.
4 lbs. sweet potatoes
If boiling, drain the potatoes over a colander. If steaming, remove the potatoes and drain the water from the pot.
Return the potatoes to the pot set over medium-low heat. Mash the potatoes for 20-30 seconds, just until excess liquid has cooked off. (This will remove any residual water in the pot and on the potatoes.) Remove the pot from the heat and mash the potatoes until a chunky consistency is achieved.
Add the salt, black pepper, herbs, cream cheese, and butter.
1½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp Parisien Bonnes Herbes, 4 oz. cream cheese, 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Season to taste, if necessary and mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
Top the potatoes with a sprinkling of Parisien Bonnes Herbes and a couple of pats of softened butter. Serve immediately. Enjoy!