Bruleed Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Bruleed mashed sweet potatoes are a twist on traditional mashed potatoes, where the sugar topping is torched to create a caramelized crust, adding a delightful crunchy texture to the dish.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Bruleed Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into cubes.
3. Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
5. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and well combined.
6. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the surface.
7. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the sugar has caramelized and formed a crispy crust.
8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the bruleed mashed sweet potatoes hot as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 12g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.