Pineapple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The pineapple mashed sweet potatoes recipe tastes both sweet and spicy. Fresh pineapple, maple syrup, and brown sugar give it sweetness, and cayenne pepper with ground cinnamon adds spiciness.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes about 2 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1.5 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream heated
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 400°F to get it nice and hot.
Then, combine all the ingredients in a buttered baking dish – the sweet potatoes, pineapple, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together well.
Next, cover the dish tightly with foil to keep the moisture locked in.
Once covered, bake the mixture in the oven for around 50-55 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
After baking, remove the foil covering and stir the pineapple mixture together again.
At this point, heavy cream and cayenne pepper get added to the dish. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Finally, the mashed sweet potatoes are ready to serve! Enjoy the sweet and tangy dish either warm or at room temperature.
with its blend of flavors from the pineapple, spices and cream, this is a tasty twist on traditional mashed potatoes!

Notes

✅ Cut Sweet Potatoes Evenly – Ensures they bake at the same rate.
✅ Use Fresh or Canned Pineapple – Both work, but canned pineapple in juice (not syrup) adds the best moisture.
✅ Bake Uncovered – This allows the casserole to develop a slight caramelization on top.
✅ Make It Ahead – Assemble the casserole a day in advance and bake before serving.
✅ Add Texture – Nuts, shredded coconut, or crispy topping enhance the dish.

Keyword Creamy mashed sweet potatoes, Pineapple sweet potato mash, Thanksgiving side dish