Description

This Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee recipe transforms soft, creamy mashed sweet potatoes into a decadent side dish topped with a perfectly caramelized brown sugar crust. Ideal for holiday dinners or special occasions, the combination of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with the crisp sugar topping creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

5 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (peeled and boiled until soft, approximately 6 cups cooked)

Mashed Sweet Potato Mixture

3/4 cup 1% milk
3 tbsp whipped butter (softened)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Topping

1/2 cup unpacked light brown sugar

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Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until soft, yielding about 6 cups of cooked sweet potatoes. Drain well.
Mash and Mix: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes with 3/4 cup of 1% milk, 3 tablespoons of softened whipped butter, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Mash or puree the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
Bake the Mixture: Spoon the mashed sweet potatoes into a 9×9 or 11×7-inch baking dish. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until heated through. If baking from refrigerated, extend time as needed to heat the center thoroughly.
Preheat the Broiler: Set the oven broiler to preheat while the mashed potatoes are baking or just after they are heated through.
Caramelize the Topping: Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of light brown sugar over the top of the hot mashed sweet potatoes. Place the dish about 6 inches below the broiler flame. Broil for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully, until the sugar melts and caramelizes to a golden crust without burning.
Set the Crust: Allow the dish to stand for about 5 minutes so the melted sugar topping can harden into a crispy brulee crust before serving.

Notes

To make this dish dairy-free, substitute the butter with vegan butter or coconut oil and the milk with a nut milk alternative.
If your baking dish is not broiler-safe, use a brulee torch to caramelize the brown sugar topping instead of the oven broiler.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 100 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 72 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg