Description
These ricotta sweet potatoes are a fun new twist to add to your traditional Southern holiday side dish spread. Made with just six simple ingredients, including fresh sweet potatoes, this recipe The ricotta adds a delicate richness and warm flavor that makes it feel festive enough for any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Sweet Potatoes - medium to large size
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 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 the stove over high heat.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Or until fork-tender.
- Once finished, drain the potatoes from the water and add them 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 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
