Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto
A sweet and savory side, these Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Proscuitto are perfect for your holiday meal!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large serving bowl and top with the crumbled crispy prosciutto. sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 22885IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg