Flavorful Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by Yummy InMyTummy

"So many delicious and complementing flavors in this dish. I made it for Thanksgiving one year (for 40 people so I made multiple servings!) and it was gone with the first helpings at the buffet table!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated orange zest

directions

1. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes.
2. I leave the peels on for texture and nutrients, but feel free to peel them.
3. Quarter the sweet potatoes and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Combine butter, cream, salt, sugar, and sweet potatoes in a large saucepan. (you can also substitute milk or half and half for the cream).
5. Cook covered over low heat, stirring occasionally untill potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork. About 30-40 minutes. (Microwaving also works. It takes a little shorter, but cooking time varies-about 20 minutes).
6. Turn off heat and mash the potatoes with a hand mashed (preferred) or a handmixer.
7. Stir in remaining ingredients and whip to make fluffy.
8. Also try sprinkling some dried cranberries or chopped walnuts on top :).

Reviews

[mickeydownunder]

These went before my eyes, Nothing left! Guess was not a surprise! This is yummy as can be! Will go GREAT with the Thanksgiving turkey!