Best Vanilla Sweet Potato Mashed Recipes

VANILLA SWEET POTATOES

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I found this recipe in Cooking Light Magazine and it's quickly become a family favorite. Even non-sweet potato lovers like this dish.

Provided by southerncook

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened

Steps:

Pierce potatoes with a fork, and arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven.
Microwave at high 10 minutes or until tender, rearranging potatoes after 5 minutes.
Wrap in a towel; let stand 5 minutes.
Peel and mash potatoes.
Combine with milk and remaining ingredients.
Place in a 1-quart casserole; cover and microwave on medium for 7 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

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

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

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.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

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Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.

Provided by RAINSPIRIT

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
¾ cup milk
½ cup butter
¾ cup maple syrup

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g