THANKSGIVING YAMS

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Provided by ursie639

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs yams
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
6 tablespoons half-and-half (warmed)
6 tablespoons orange juice (more to taste)
1 teaspoon orange zest
pepper
cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

Peel, quarter lengthwise and cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Combine the sweet potatoes, 1/2 t salt, sugar, and water in a large pot.
Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork (45 - 60 minutes).
Off the heat, mash the sweet potatoes in the saucepan with a potato masher or food mill. Stir in the melted butter, half-and-half, orange juice, and orange zest with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
Season with additional orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 171.2, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.9