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Christmas Hot Honey Melting Sweet Potatoes

A comforting holiday side dish blending sweet potatoes with hot honey for a delightful contrast of sweetness and heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large sweet potatoes Peeled and cut into large chunks.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter For mashing.
  • 1/4 cup hot honey Adjust to taste.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • Fresh herbs for garnish Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks.
  3. In a large pot, boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
Mashing
  1. Add the butter, hot honey, salt, and pepper to the sweet potatoes. Mash gently until just combined but still chunky.
Baking
  1. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the top is slightly crispy.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, before serving.

Notes

For extra creaminess, consider mixing in a splash of milk or cream while mashing. If you want a crunchy topping, you can add breadcrumbs or pecans before baking.