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Penny Kovacs

Mashed Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

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These sweet and savory dairy-free Mashed Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate side dish for your holiday table or any night of the week! Buttery ghee paired with cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg make this irresistibly delicious. The toasted cinnamon pecans takes minutes to prepare making a lovely garnish and crunchy topping.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Holiday, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole Sweet Potato large, peeled, cut into 2" cubes
  • 1/4 cup Ghee plus 1 tsp for pecans, if using
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon plus a sprinkle for pecans, if using
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Pecans chopped rough

Method
 

  1. Boil the sweet potatoes till tender, drain liquid.
  2. Add the ghee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mashing well till the potatoes are creamy and lump free.
  3. Toast the pecans in a dry pan watching carefully so they do not burn. Remove from heat and stir in the ghee and cinnamon. Garnish the mashed cinnamon sweet potatoes just before serving.
  4. Enjoy!

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