VANILLA MASHED SWEET POTATOES

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Make and share this Vanilla Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Momginerd

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

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