Grilled Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Slightly smoky and savory grilled mashed sweet potato recipe with sweet finish of maple syrup. Awesome side dish for the holidays or fall dinners.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, holiday

Servings: servings

Cost: $12.00

2.5 pounds sweet potatoes (the orange variety), peeled and quartered into thick wedges
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce (just the sauce, not peppers)
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to 375 degrees Fahrenheit using two-zone cooking or direct/indirect.
Par-Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place the potato wedges into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the potatoes to a boil and continue boiling until they are just fork-tender (about 15 - 18 minutes).
After the potatoes are fork tender, drain from water in a colander. Place the potatoes on a large sheet tray or bowl and coat with olive oil.
Grill Sweet Potatoes: Over indirect heat, place the oiled potato wedges and grill each side for 4 - 5 minutes or until slight char marks appear. After all three sides are grilled remove and place in a large pot or bowl.
Mash Potatoes: Add remaining ingredients to the bowl. Using a masher tool, mash the potatoes and incorporate the ingredients. There will be a few rustic chunks. If you like it more pureed, use a blender to get a smoother texture.
Garnish and Serve: For a fun garnish add a handful of candied nuts, like pecans.

For a fun topping consider adding some smoked candied nuts.