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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk, Bacon, and Cilantro

November 12, 2013 by Denise Browning 53 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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I can’t believe it… Thanksgiving is already knocking at the door. Since it is just around the corner, we will be making great holiday side dishes this week. The first will be my famous Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk, Bacon, and Cilantro, which is both gluten-and-dairy-free. This will be a rare exception, because normally to get ahold of this recipe you would have to attend one of my classes. But this will be a gift from me to you, because I am grateful for your readership.

Famous Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk, Bacon, and Cilantro

These mashed sweet potatoes will be something new to present to your family and guests. I know that Americans tend to use sweet potatoes in sweet preparations or in traditional candied sweet potato casseroles with pecans and marshmallows. And regular mashed potatoes are the most popular holiday side dish.

Well, why not change things up a bit this year and try my famous mashed sweet potatoes? Famous? Yes! I think that I’ve never mentioned it here, but this is without a doubt the most well-appreciated and well-remembered side dish from my cooking classes. All my students have loved these mashed potatoes– I mean, every single time that they return to my new classes, they let me know how much they enjoy these mashed sweet potatoes and how they make them frequently at home. You can imagine how much that makes me smile!

Famous Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk, Bacon, and Cilantro

I am following the Brazilian trend of using sweet potatoes not only in desserts but also in savory dishes such as mashed sweet potatoes and stir-fried sliced sweet potatoes. My famous mashed sweet potatoes was inspired by the Brazilian dish quibebe or mashed pumpkin with coconut milk and cilantro.

Although most Brazilians use milk in their mashed sweet potatoes, I use coconut milk in mine. I am from the Northeast region where coconut milk is abundant and ever-present at our tables. If you are not a fan of coconut milk, no worries– although you might be surprised by how mild its taste is, you can replaced it with milk, if desired. 🙁 You can also substitute parsley instead of cilantro if you prefer.

Try my mashed sweet potatoes this holiday season… I’d love to hear your feedback!

xx

 

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk, Bacon, and Cilantro

Don't be fool by its simplicity. These mashed sweet potatoes are the best!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk heated
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Knorr chicken flavor bouillon ** powder
  • 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup fully cooked smoked bacon cut into small pieces and sauteed
  • Salt and black ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ** Knorr chicken flavor bouillon powder is available at Latin markets and also at local supermarkets (Latin aisle).

Instructions

  • Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water until very tender (about 15 minutes). Drain. Let stand in colander 2-5 minutes. Purée sweet potatoes with a potato ricer or masher; then, stir in the coconut milk until mixture is homogeneous and creamy.
  • Add the garlic and chicken bouillon powder, nutmeg, sauteed bacon, salt and pepper; stir well.
  • Before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat just before serving and add the chopped cilantro.
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  1. Shema | LifeScoops

    November 12, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love side for the Thanksgiving table!!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 12, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks, Shema! I have eaten and eaten this dish and never get tired of it…

      Reply
  2. Lail | With A Spin

    November 12, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    This mashed sweet potato sounds absolutely delicious, Denise. This is brilliant. I will have to minus the bacon, but loving everything else. Will be trying soon.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Thanks, Lail! For those who don’t eat pork, just skip the bacon.

      Reply
  3. Coffee and Crumpets

    November 12, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    5 stars
    Makes a great change from the usual Thanksgiving sides! Of course, my hubby won’t let me take out the sweet potato casserole, but I can make this too (minus the bacon :))

    Looks fabulous!

    Nazneen

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Thanks, Nazneen! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com

    November 13, 2013 at 1:10 am

    Denise, what a comfort food! I love using sweet potatoes in savory recipes as well, in fact that’s how I mostly use them. And bacon! It makes everything just so much better! 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 7:44 am

      Thanks, Julia!!!! This mashed sweet potato dish is my favorite — and my students’ as well!!!

      Reply
  5. The Café Sucre Farine

    November 13, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Thank you for sharing this treasure Denise, it sounds wonderful. I love the idea of using coconut milk, that’s just brilliant!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Hi, Chris! Thank you! My pleasure!

      Reply
  6. Daniela

    November 13, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Love the sweet salty combination in these mashed potatoes recipe with a twist..
    Looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 10:49 am

      Thanks, Daniela!

      Reply
  7. sallybr

    November 13, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Another big winner in my book!

    We love sweet potatoes, and you are right, would be a great side dish for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 10:48 am

      Thanks, Sally! At my table as well.

      Reply
  8. Ash-foodfashionparty

    November 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Yes, can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around. This would make for such a lovely side, the coconut milk sounds delicious in the recipe. I love cilantro.
    A great dish Denise. Hope you are doing well girl.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks, Ash! Yes, I have recovered from my sickness.

      Reply
  9. john@kitchenriffs

    November 13, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Fun recipe! I mainly use sweet potatoes in savory recipes, and love to mash them. I’ve included bacon before, but never coconut milk. Love the idea! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks, John! The coconut milk gives a mild yet nice flavor to the dish.

      Reply
  10. Liz

    November 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Mmmmm….this sounds like a delicious way to eat sweet potatoes! And everything is better with a little bacon 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 13, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      🙂 I agree with you, Liz! Everything is better with bacon!!!

      Reply
  11. Sugar et al

    November 14, 2013 at 4:02 am

    How generous of you to share such a lovely recipe! It definitely sounds and looks incredible. I can’t wait to get hold of some sweet potatoes.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 14, 2013 at 8:49 am

      Thanks, my dear Sonali! Totally my pleasure!

      Reply
  12. francesca

    November 14, 2013 at 4:46 am

    potatoes, bacon, cilantro and sweet cocos!? this combination sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 14, 2013 at 8:49 am

      I am glad that you like this combination, Francesca!

      Reply
  13. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    November 14, 2013 at 4:50 am

    LOVE mashed sweet taters with coconut. Just so tropical!!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 14, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Yes, very Brazilian… 🙂

      Reply
  14. Abbe @ Abbe's Cooking Antics

    November 14, 2013 at 5:01 am

    5 stars
    Denise, this looks like food to drop your face in! You can never have enough sweet potatoes, it’s the best comfort food there is 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 14, 2013 at 8:56 am

      Thanks, Abbe!

      Reply
  15. Abbe@This is How I Cook

    November 14, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Love sweet potatoes with bacon. Adding the coconut milk makes this become heavenly!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 15, 2013 at 8:15 am

      Thanks, Abbe! see ya soon.

      Reply
  16. Deb

    November 14, 2013 at 9:25 am

    What a marvelous Thanksgiving side! I can envision this scrumptious mashed sweet potato recipe with roast chicken or a pork loin, the pairing of flavors is luscious!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 15, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Thanks, Deb! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  17. Mi Vida en un Dulce

    November 14, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    We used to make mashed sweet potato for Christmas, Love it.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 15, 2013 at 7:43 am

      It is one of my favorite sides too, Nydia!

      Reply
  18. Dedy@Dentist Chef

    November 14, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Lovin mashed sweet potato !
    especially the japanese bright purple ones, made a fancy plating
    i guess a little of parmesan will made this just perfet for my licking!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 15, 2013 at 7:43 am

      You can certainly use the purple sweet potatoes in this recipe.

      Reply
  19. Laura King

    November 15, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe…even though I thoroughly enjoy attending your classes 🙂
    I’m excited to have a new recipe to take home to my family for Thanksgiving!! I can’t wait to try it, I’m certain it will be delicious!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 15, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      Laura: Thank you so much…I hope you and your family enjoy this dish which it is a favorite of mine!

      Reply
  20. mimi

    November 16, 2013 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    carrots! I never have thought of this. thanks so much!

    Reply
  21. nusrat2010

    November 16, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    5 stars
    Cuteness, beauty all over! The props, the styling, the ingenious recipe…what not to love about this post?

    I’ll try this sweet potato delicacy tomorrow …Sunday lunch 🙂
    Many thanks for the marvelous post, doll-face 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 17, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      Enjoy, Nusrat! It is one of my all-time fav sides.

      Reply
  22. Nami | Just One Cookbook

    December 10, 2013 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Sweet potato with coconut milk! That’s a great idea that I’ve never thought of, Denise! I love using coconut milk. I didn’t grow up with coconut milk at all so I enjoy using it in different dishes. This is a good one that I’d love to try!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      December 10, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      Hi, Nami! I love coconut and its derivatives. It is always my non-dairy first option. I hope you try and enjoy this recipe which is my very favorite. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  23. marcela

    September 21, 2014 at 10:20 am

    i looks so tasty! and the color is insane! i love this dish!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 21, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      This is my favorite recipe for mashed sweet potatoes, Marcela!

      Reply
  24. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine

    September 27, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I love everything in here Denise, it sounds just wonderful!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 27, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you, Chris!!! I hope you can try this dish one day. It is my fave mashed sweet potatoes.

      Reply
  25. Kristina

    October 22, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! Amazing! Better than mashed potatoes with butter! So creamy and flavorful! Will be on my menu regularly!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Hi, Kristina! Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed this recipe that is a long time family fave.

      Reply
  26. Matt

    November 17, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Those look yummy. Can’t get enough of sweet potatoes. And I’m a fan of coconut milk myself. Thanks! (BTW, I’m having a hard time reading; the fonts are too light.)

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 17, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks, Matt, for both stopping by and letting me know about the font. I will take care of it… I also apologize for the inconvenience.
      I hope you try this recipe and enjoy as much as I do. Have a great holiday!

      Reply

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