A sweet and savory side, these Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Proscuitto are perfect for your holiday meal!
Who’s got their holiday meal all planned out?
When I think of Easter dinner, a spiral-sliced ham and sweet potatoes are the first two things that come to mind. Followed up, without a doubt, by a side of my Aunt Joy’s deviled eggs.
Holiday meals don’t get much easier or more delicious.
Today, I’ll keep my post short and sweet just like these Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto.
A bit of boiling time for the cubed sweet potatoes, some baking to time to get that prosciutto nice and crispy, and just a handful of ingredients like butter, heavy cream and a smidge of maple syrup for some sweetness for mashing.
Put them all together and you’ve got a smashing side for Easter dinner! (I couldn’t resist!)
Enjoy!
And if you’re looking for a few more side dishes for your holiday table, my Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms, Green Beans with Horseradish Panko Crumbs and my Roasted Smashed Potatoes are always a hit!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe:
You can mash your potatoes until totally smooth or leave a few chunks. It all depends on your preference.
I thought three tablespoons of maple syrup was just enough sweetness. If you prefer yours sweeter, by all means add more to your likeness.
- 3 oz. prosciutto slices
- 3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes (about 5 medium potatoes) peeled and cut into large cubes
- 5 Tbsp. butter, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- fresh parsley, finely chopped for sprinkling, if desired
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Lay slices of prosciutto flat on prepared sheet and bake until crisp, about 13-15 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. When cool enough to handle, crumble. Set aside.
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Add the cubed sweet potatoes to a large saucepan. Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
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Add butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, salt and pepper to the warm sweet potato chunks and mash with a potato masher until you reach the desired consistency. Cook until warmed through.
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Transfer the potatoes to a large serving bowl and top with the crumbled crispy prosciutto. sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, if desired.
There is absolutely NO going wrong here with this combo, my friend! Holiday meal? Heck, I’d make a meal out of just these tatos! With the prosciutto, it’s absolutely divine! Pinned! Have a great week :)
Thanks Dawn! I can’t get enough of that crispy prosciutto!
For some reason I always think of sweet potatoes around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but they are perfect for Easter too! I definitely need to include sweet potatoes into my meals more often. I love that these aren’t too sweet – the maple syrup offers just a touch!
They’re perfect with our holiday ham Kathy! Happy Monday!
What a perfect side dish for any time, but lovely for an Easter table! Love the combination of the salty prosciutto with the sweet potatoes :)
We love the sweet and salty combo!
Sweet potatoes are always a must! I’m pretty obsessed with baked sweet potatoes but I’m going to try these this week instead–I know I’ll love them!
I hope you enjoy them Kelsie!
Such a wonderful addition to the holiday table! I love sweet potato dishes!!
So do I Annie! Hope you have a great week!
What a fabulous side!!! Love the sweet and savoury combo here
Thanks so much Joanne! It’s pretty tasty!
Love dishes like this for holiday meals. Such a crowd pleaser. That crispy prosciutto makes the dish particularly mouthwatering!
I love all the holiday sides Marissa!
This is one of the best side dishes, especially with that crispy prosciutto! AHHHMAZING!
We LOVE the crispy prosciutto Kev!
What a great pairing of flavors, Mary Ann! Prosciutto is just what sweet potatoes need! Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re so welcome Laura!
I’m making brunch on Easter, but I’m thinking a side of these mashed sweet ‘taters absolutely NEED to make an appearance! They look delish, Mare! I love the crispy prosciutto on top! I mean, in all honesty, I could make a meal out of these alone – just hand me a bowl and a shovel! Pinned!
Lol! That crispy prosciutto is everything!
Oh my God I love the way you cook Mary Ann ~ wish we were neighbors! This would be such a great side dish for all the holidays!
I wish we were neighbors too Sue! That would be sooooo fun!
This looks SO good! I love mashed sweet potatoes almost better than regular. And the prosciuttto is a brilliant idea!
Thanks so much Chris! Hope your week is off to a great start!
I am alllll about that crispy prosciutto Mary Ann!! That crispy, salty, crunchy texture against the smooth, sweet potatoes?! Perfection!!! This would make for one excellent side dish! Happy Easter week!
Thank you Katherine! Hope things warm up where you are!
Mm, what a delicious side dish this would make. And the addition of the crispy prosciutto is such a lovely touch – what a great flavour combination!
Thanks Alex! This is one flavorful and easy side dish!
I love sweet potatoes! This is the perfect Easter side dish!
So do I Laura! Thanks!
I like mash potatoes but your recipe is wonderful I love it and really want to try this.
Hope you enjoy them Naveen! Thanks so much for following along!
I’m hoping there is ham at the holiday dinner we are going to, and I really want to bring these sweet potatoes as a side. I could even get hubby to eat them with that delicious crispy prosciutto on top!
He’d love the crispy prosciutto!
These would disappear in no time on our dinner table, Mary Ann! Love the combination of sweet and salty with the maple syrup and the prosciutto!
They disappear quickly here too!
It is a great dish, even if I don’t prefer so much butter.
So happy you enjoyed it! My husband LOVES butter! But always add what you prefer!