MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese image

This is a savory dish for smooth and creamy sweet potatoes without all the sugar. Can be refrigerated and reheated at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) as a casserole later.

Provided by HANMERD

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup butter, softened
2 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste
½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
Mash sweet potatoes with half-and-half and butter with a potato masher until butter is melted; add goat cheese, maple syrup, sage, and paprika. Stir potatoes until evenly seasoned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 177.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g