Cinnamon-Orange Sweet Potatoes

Spice Boy's Note:

This is an easy sweet potato recipe that has a little spice and some citrusy brightness.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup half-and-half (or milk)
• 2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or up to 1/2 t, depending on your taste)
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (or up to 1/2 t, depending on your taste)
• ½ large orange , juice of (approximately 1/4 C)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Lightly oil the sweet potatoes and roast them in a 450 degree oven until cooked through, 30 - 50 minutes. Set them aside to cool.
2. When the sweeet potatoes are cool enough to handle (but still warm), cut them in half and scoop the flesh from the skins into a mixing bowl. Discard skins.
3. Add the butter, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and orange juice to the sweet potatoes and mash until the sweet potatoes are smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Oh, this was exceptionally good. Served this at Thanksgiving dinner, but will definitely have it again, during the rest of the year! I must admit, I did cheat a little. Instead of using fresh sweet potatoes, I did use canned, but followed the rest of the directions exactly. Thnx for sharing your delicious recipe, Spice Boy. Made for My-3-Chefs 2009.