Flavorful Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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 :).