Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes are a new twist on a Thanksgiving classic. Lighted up, oh so fluffy, and super easy to make!
Y’all it’s November and we are going HARD on all things holidays from now till the end of the year. We are kicking this Thanksgiving season off with Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes.
I am pretty sure everyone loves Thanksgivings sides the best. Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Stuffing, Rolls - I could go on and on.
How many more days till the Thanksgiving feast again?!
I am giving you another variation of a sweet potato dish today and we have been loving it around here!
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How to Make Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes.
It’s actually very simple and just like making mashed potatoes.
- Start by peeling and cubing your sweet potatoes and placing them in a large pot filled with water.
- Bring the pot to a boil and cook for 20 minutes until fork tender.
- Drain and place in a large bowl adding in the butter.
- Using a hand mixer or a potato masher, start mashing the potatoes until no lumps remain.
- Add in your ricotta, milk and spices and mix until light and fluffy.
Serve with butter and enjoy! Easy as that!
Can I Make This with Any Other Kind of Potato?
Absolutely! A normal russet potato that you would make mashed potatoes would work as well and be a fun twist.
Can you Make Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes Ahead of Time and Freeze?
As much as I am a fan of doing as much ahead of time as possible for Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes and these whipped sweet potatoes I think are best made right before you’re ready to eat.
I know, I am sorry :/
But! If you have frozen and prepped as much as you can ahead of time, whipping these potatoes up right before you’re ready to eat isn’t so bad. Have your Aunt or the kids help peel and slice and mash and whip. 🙂 It can be a family affair since everyone is gathered around the kitchen anyways!
Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Description
Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes are a new twist on a Thanksgiving classic. Lighted up, oh so fluffy, and super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 4 Sweet Potatoes - medium to large size
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- ½ Cup Ricotta Cheese
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 1 ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Add to a large pot and fill with water until about an inch over the top of the potatoes. Place on stove over hight heat.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Or until fork tender.
- Once finished, drain the potatoes from the water and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Place a tablespoon of butter on the hot potatoes and mix with a hand mixer, making sure to get all of the lumps out.
- To the mashed sweet potatoes, add in the ricotta cheese, milk, salt and cinnamon.
- Whip with the hand mixer until everything is mixed well and the potatoes are light and fluffy.
- Serve in a large serving bowl and enjoy. Top with butter and a sprinkle of salt.
Notes
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if needed for larger crowds around the holidays. Just click the "1x" or "2x" button by the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side and Veggies
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 3.2 g
- Sodium: 415.5 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.9 mg
Keywords: Whipped Ricotta Sweet Potatoes
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