Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-10-15 |14 Comments

PREP15 min

COOK25 min

These Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy, smoky, and just a bit spicy. An easy side dish that adds bold flavor to dinner or the holiday table!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (plus 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk (or cream, more as needed)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

1
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
2
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them sit uncovered for 2 minutes to allow steam to escape.
5
Add butter and mash potatoes until mostly smooth, using a potato masher or electric mixer.
6
Pour in milk gradually, mashing and stirring until you reach a creamy consistency.
7
Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.