Vanilla Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by Momginerd

"These are SO good. My kids request these over the marshmallow ones every single time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes, cleaned and left damp
• 1⁄2 cup plus 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1⁄2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 pinch white pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Put potatoes on baking sheet and bake until fork tender, approximately 1 hour.
2. Remove from oven and let cool until just cool enough to handle. Peel and discard skins. Set aside in a covered bowl.
3. Pour half and half into a 2 quart pot. Add vanilla and orange zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Mash sweet potatoes and butter with a potato masher or mixer on low. Slowly add vanilla milk mixture until potatoes reach desired consistency.
5. Season with kosher salt and white pepper to taste.
6. Serve warm.

Reviews

[ohgal]

I hit on a winner here. This was delicious. I'm taking it to a family gathering and I just know<br/>there will not be any left to bring back home.<br/>Thanks so much for posting it.