Description
Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange Zest is a delightful side dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Half & Half or Cream
- 2 pieces Bay Leaves
- 1/4 cup Orange Juice
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Scrub the sweet potatoes under cool running water. Prick them several times with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for approximately 45 minutes until fork-tender. Cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, simmer half & half (or cream) with bay leaves for about 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Slice the cooled sweet potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
- Add the cream mixture, orange juice, brown sugar, and kosher salt to the sweet potatoes. Blend until creamy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Infuse a subtle herbal aroma with bay leaves; remember to remove before serving.
- Brighten the flavor with orange juice; lemon juice is a suitable alternative.
- Enhance sweetness with brown sugar; maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg